She couldn't look at him, instead she turned her head, elbow resting on the arm of the chair, chin pressed against her closed hand. She could not stand to see him cry and she could not look at him when she lied, how ever slightly.
"I upset someone close to me, I hurt them, not on purpose mind you. I... I was overwhelmed and they think it is a rejection. It hurts, a lot, and I do not know how to fix it." she finally looked to him. "But please, don't question me about it, in fact, please forget I've said anything." she felt terribly ashamed, and it only made her feel worse.