*he had been sitting back against the chair throughout this conversation, but now he leans forward a little, shifting his weight and gesturing with one arm still on the armrest*

You misunderstand me. There is no sense in offering an apology that is not genuine, at least in his situation. I have not lied to you in quite some time. However there is also no sense in bluffing and throwing up false threats. I am not asking you to forgive me and you have no need to justify your actions, although I do appreciate being given the chance to understand.