Let us know the outcome over the next few days. Does she withdraw? Seem to feel ok creating distance now that she has proven to herself that you still care about her and her feelings? Or does it stay warm? Just curious.
Agreed it wouldn't be right to leave her hanging completely. Ideally instead of a hug I might've said "why's that" with a friendly smile...but spur of the moment it's tricky. The good news is that your eyes are opened and you are fairly detached so if she reads more into it then she's the one mind reading. Keep posting!
Me:38 XW:38 T:11 years M:8 years Kids: S14, D11, D7 BD/Move out day: 6/17/14, D final Dec 15