Disgraceful
He looked crestfallen, like a warrior who had just suffered a severe defeat.
"I apologize for my uncle, for what he said about you. It's terrible and totally wrong....."
He paused and she thought she heard something like a sigh.
"I'm truly sorry for what I said and how it hurt you. I should have trusted you in the first place."
Stunned, she was at a loss for words. Finally, she felt like a large block of stone in her chest was finally being removed. She must be relieved, she must be glad about it, but somehow she got a feeling that she was going to hear something unpleasant out of this.