She takes a deep breath and forces herself to focus on him. She can't quite look him in the eye, but she can focus on his hands, fingers curling around fingers. "It felt like I had disappointed you somehow. That's why I left. I... and then I apologized over and over, and it felt like you were ignoring me. So please just. Just respond when I'm talking to you. Please."

He could hug her. Or he can let her lean against his arm like she's doing. She'd rather have the hug.