I vaguely remember she had a crush on him, which was part of the reason she accused him (albeit not the main reason); but I’m not sure if it’s explicitly stated in the book or if it’s just the impression I got. It’s been a few years since I read it, so I don’t remember much; I probably should reread it and find out the answer, but I do remember when I read the book I got so angry (I don’t remember ever being angrier about a book than that) so I’m definitely not ready to reread it yet 😅
I hated Briony too much to properly appreciate the book 😅 I didn’t hate the book though, I was angry at it. I wouldn’t think a book is ‘bad’ because it has an unlikable character, I just couldn’t stomach this one very well