[She's actually caught off guard by Elena's words. The mention of Jeremy's name makes her stomach tighten. She misses him so much it's physically painful.] I don't expect forgiveness. I've done a lot of things that...
[She shakes her head.] I was alone for 150 years. I'm not trying to excuse what I did. I just wanted my mom back. [She smooths her dress down, more of a nervous gesture than anything.] I never saw Jeremy coming. [She figured Elena would understand what she meant by that.]