I know adverbs are Controversial, but “said softly” means something different than “whispered” and this is the hill I will die on.
Whispered can range from ominous to endearing but said softly has a twinge of regret and a hint of want to it
I know adverbs are Controversial, but “said softly” means something different than “whispered” and this is the hill I will die on.
Whispered can range from ominous to endearing but said softly has a twinge of regret and a hint of want to it