[He can't guarantee that he won't hurt Marianne again, just like he can't guarantee that she won't regret this. She really can't promise that she'll always choose him either, but in this moment, he couldn't care less about any of that. She won't have any problems hugging him - he's quick to return the embrace and pull her close. It's admittedly still pretty awkward, since he doesn't really know how to give hugs and the height difference makes it a bit odd, but there's nowhere else he'd rather be right now.]

I know you will. Thank you. Thank you for hearing me out and choosing this path...

[The words trail off there, but he's not quite done yet. The next ones are soft, but she's certainly close enough to hear.]

...Thank you for allowing me another chance.

[He won't let her down. Never again.]