[Oh, Kaveh... you're going to make Lyney's heart break, sounding like that.]

We usually say things we regret out of anger, even if we don't mean them. Especially if we don't mean them.

[He pauses for a moment to think.]

Well... if you think words won't be enough... why not actions? "Father" often says that words don't mean as much if we don't back them up with action, so perhaps you could show him how much he means to you?