[She might have pressed about the reasons, but she's so used to being told not to worry or that she will be told later. And if her father in the future isn't ready to tell her, then she highly doubts the father in front of her will say anything if pushed.]

Yeah, Mama did say that. She says you weren't around much when you were younger. Not that you are around that much when you are older either. [The last bit is said with a hint of bitterness, she misses him badly when he's away and she's spent so many years envious of the other children having their fathers to raise them. ]

I guess something changes your mind. Since no one tells me anything, I couldn't even begin to tell you what.