[ The feeling that she had done something wrong ebbs away if only just because she hears what has to be a hint of amusement in his voice. He wouldn't just string her along like that if he were actually upset, right? ]

Well you obviously don't look old. You just have this...mature air about you.

[ There's a pause, as if she has to continue making her case. ]

And you know, you've been through so much so that makes sense why it seems like you just don't accept certain kinds of nonsense.