"Complicated. Yes. As so many things are, in life." It's not a judgement. It's the simple, if uncomfortable truth. It was so even with her family--aside from Elliott, something she never talked about. For similar complicated reasons.

"Very good. Well. I am certain we shall be seeing you once again, sooner or later. At least, I should hope so! You'd be welcome at our house any time you like."

Unspoken, the invitation that he could come over even if he didn't give warning.