<p>[Elena,<br/><br/> I hope you don't misunderstand me. I just want you to know that it pains me to see you cry like so, even more so when you say such hurtful words to yourself.<br/> <br/> If it makes you feel better, why don't you just think of what I said earlier as a joke. After all, I don't intend to advance our relationship in that direction. <br/> <br/> Sincerely your friend, Lei]</p>
I'd make it longer but in order for the effect Lei wants to make, he'll need to leave before she decided to come back.