The hardest thing in such pictures - draw face. Only it can convey a whole bunch of feelings that fill her in that moment. Regret, sadness, care. More likely, maternal care.
Whether someone is into comics or not, I think these two images are perfect for showing a girl/woman the heart of a man that has been through a lot. When I look at this, I wonder if a girl were to actually see a guy's heart like this, would she able to put it back together and make it whole, or only be able to look after and take care of whats left of it. This is really powerful man; good job.