[He definitely looks sorry, which is really most of the reason why she isn't that angry with him. Disappointed? Yes, a little, but that's only to be expected given everything that had happened if he's saying he was directly involved...]

From the sounds of things you don't deserve to be in trouble over this either.

[She gives his hand a small squeeze, holding it cupped between both of hers.]

It isn't cowardice to not want to take the blame for something that wasn't your fault. And this other person... do they know you're trying to take the fall for them?