[The first part is more of the same, which at this point he knows better than to argue with her, and besides he's not even entirely convinced she even truly believes it herself. Maybe consciously, but perhaps not so much subconsciously.
He only suspects that more when she makes the admission at the end, not only about the feeling they've been talking about, but her anger too. That's pretty significant.]
What do you mean that the rage bothers you?
[It's a rephrasing of the question he actually wants to ask, which is in what way it bothers her, but he doesn't think that would get much of an answer. It's too direct and introspective, and so the more general question might be better.]
no subject
He only suspects that more when she makes the admission at the end, not only about the feeling they've been talking about, but her anger too. That's pretty significant.]
What do you mean that the rage bothers you?
[It's a rephrasing of the question he actually wants to ask, which is in what way it bothers her, but he doesn't think that would get much of an answer. It's too direct and introspective, and so the more general question might be better.]