Taking him at his word, she hugs him. Tightly this time. She doesn't want to let him go, so maybe it's a bit clinging. But she does understand. "I understand that dearest. Believe me, I do."

Pulling back, she gives him a quiet smile, and nods.

"The last thing that I want is for you to resent me. I think I'd die, if that happened. All I want is to keep you in my life. That's all I can ask for. With how...I did this. I'm sorry...for being so bad at this."