He softened quite suddenly, his face rounding into a friendly smile.

Mac's voice suddenly softened as he stared back at her profile.

It did something remarkable to her face, which suddenly softened and seemed to lose many hard years.

And as soon as she had said it, the expression on her face suddenly softened.

The young policeman's expression softened suddenly, and he shook his head.

Her mood, as she spoke, appeared to soften suddenly.

For a moment a trace of anger came upon his features; then he suddenly softened, and seemed to express real interest in Burke's words.

The gray eyes softened suddenly, wistfully, in the stern face.

Seeing that he had hurt her, Robert suddenly softened.

"I understand the personal matters very well," Helena said, her expression softening suddenly.