Connor/Poe
He did explain some time had gone by. He did not explain that he had deceived you.
He was in distress, so I encouraged him to expression his reasons. I see now that I was only told half of the story. I won't pretend to be an expert in human emotions or the intricacies of romance, but I understand how complicated such things can be.
I am sorry he deceived you. Did his uncle truly try to murder him?