I can't believe you would do something like this. —And then say nothing at all about the affair! Not even in my defense when Clarisse was being so terrible. [Or when Abby might have benefited from Wysteria being deflected?

Obviously that doesn't figure in the calculation half as much (not in the moment, anyhow).]

It is highly irresponsible. Cowardly, even! I look forward to receiving your apology!