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[She honestly wasn't considering he'd admit to it. She expected him to scurry away and deny. Now that he had confessed, her expression... softens, just a bit. Face tinged with embarrassment.]

...

[She'll go back to writing, before turning it to show him:

"I understand, Dr. I know it must have been a hard decision. Sorry for putting you on the spot, but I had to know. For my own peace of mind."]