Ashley kept her eyes closed, feeling the words vibrating in his chest as well as hearing them. Logically, he was right. Thete was no reason to be punished for being happy. It was ridiculous. But the logical part of her brain wasn't completely in charge at the moment. Rather than keeping feelings to herself, she decided to be honest with him about her insecurities.
"I also thought that maybe....this was happening because you're too good for me." It was utter nonsense but it was still there.