Well, Molotov needed to remember that her husband was very prideful! Even if she didn't mean it, she needed to show him that they were equals, that he wasn't bowing and grovelling for forgiveness.

Brock glared at her a little, because that ... was not really what he wanted to hear at all? "How about how you wouldn't compromise for me," he said, forcing himself to remain calm and keep his tone even, then added: "I'm sorry I wouldn't compromise for you."