The lie doesn't upset her. Not this time. There's a little flicker in her expression, a look like she's anticipating pain, but no anger. She'd lie to herself about this sort of thing too if she could.

"You never have to tell me anything you don't want to," she assures him quietly. "I'm sorry I upset you. I should have been more careful. I'm sorry."

Will he accept a hug from her? Because she has this hug she wants to give him. It's a little awkward, but it's genuine, and maybe they both need it right now.