Oliver's blue eyes were filled with guilt and pain. He knew she was right, knew he deserved her harsh words but it still didn't mean that they didn't hurt even if he did deserve them. "You're right." He said softly. "I did treat you differently." He said softly, "But you're wrong about me not caring about you or loving you. I never stopped loving you Laurel. I'm sorry I made you think I did."
He looked down, looking up a moment later with tears in his eyes, "I didn't want this life for you Laurel because I didn't want you to end up like me. I'm damaged and broken and to me you've always been so much better then that. I pushed you away because I thought I was protecting you from this life but I was wrong and for that I am sorry."