It was easier to let her speak without interrupting her when she had her eyes closed that way. He almost kissed her again, but he found he actually wanted to hear what she had to say on the subject. Because as comfortable as this strangely felt, he also knew it was dangerous for her in ways she couldn't have considered.
"Yes. I don't mean to criticize your parents, but that was quite distasteful." And easier to focus on, perhaps, than the reasons he knew she should be considering.