[The blatant and downright disbelief and rejection in his words are something that actually manages to rouse anger in her. He says the words so easily, making it sound so simple and certain even though he wasn't even there to see what was really happening.

She looks up from her knees and turns to face him, eyes hurt and offended. ]

I let him--, I mean. He had been sad and depressed for such a long time. I wanted to do something that would cheer him up so that he'd be happy again. Mom was very stressed, too. So I let him to-- [ A pause. The sick feeling in her stomach turns into nausea, making her shake a little]

I seduced him. Mom walked in and well.. You know the rest.