[Her question gets him to glance up at her, though it isn't long before he's looking away.]

I was being selfish. I chose my happiness over everything else. I knew this has the potential to end badly for Lady Edelgard's plans and I still pursued it. Even more than that, though... I knew it could only hurt you in the end, and I still couldn't bear to let you go.

More than anything, I really did want a chance to be happy with you, even if it was short-lived.

[And that... Honestly, it's terrifying to admit. It's painful to admit. And her words...]

You are far too kind to someone like me.