…Okay, Then
We’ve all been excited to share the news with a friend and started with an enthusiastic “Guess what?” However, if your news tends to be more negative, your friend might approach it cautiously.
It appears that this person must have been going through a difficult period. Judging by their friend’s response, it seems their friend knows they frequently find themselves in challenging situations. They seemed a bit apprehensive to hear what this latest news might entail.