“That’s what you’re meant to believe.” (Kamukura➝)
"But wouldn't that mean it's not the truth, then?" She asks, narrowing her eyes at him. "If that's the c-case... Then why?"
She doesn't want to believe what he's saying is true; that her Beloved was using her, that she was manipulated to follow her every whim. Mikan feels betrayed he would even suggest such an awful idea. She turns away from him, staring down at her feet for a moment as she processes the information he's given her. Clearly this is an attempt to plant another seed of despair deep within her. And she's ashamed to admit it's working.
"She loved me," She continues, her voice shaking and intense. "I know she did. She told me she did! She... She was the only one who treated me well... She protected me. She stood up for me when no one else would!"
She can feel anger begin to swell up in her chest, her fists clenching at her sides. Her decision to use him as a key player in her plan to bring Enoshima's Heir into the world is questioned for a moment. Perhaps someone else would fit the role better.
"Sh-shut up... Wh-what's your proof that she didn't c-care for me?!"