[He stared for a long moment when she slammed the door, trying to keep his cool. He took a careful breath inwards and went to lean against the door, talking through it.]

That's not what I meant. It takes willpower to hate, and the same to stop hating. I know you have that will, Sveta. I have seen it in you so many times, and not faked, but for real. I wouldn't be here if I didn't think you had the will to stop hating and stop this.