[ Well. It's impossible to say this isn't a deserved turn of events. If he had spoken up earlier, chosen honesty instead of using the rare opportunity provided to tease and avoid the truth, they would never have found their way into this position. ]

First, I would like to apologize for being the source of those misunderstandings. It was never my intention to lead you astray or cause genuine confusion.

[ In that pursuit, he should have said the following long ago. ]

As for your third answer... You chose me. It came as a surprise, I admit, but please do not feel you owe any further explanation or honesty. It was just a game, after all.