"I'm not." There was something smug about her smile. "Him being an asshole made me learn how to take care of myself, be independent and strong. I learned how to not need anyone." She'd also learned various forms of martial arts as an outlet for her frustration, hurt and anger, but she didn't want to go quite that personal with her sharing.
Hades just vocally pointed that out and Maria chuckled. "Knowledge is power. That's the first thing you learn as a secret agent."