Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: " I bet it is . Listen , I just wanted to say I ' m sorry if I startled you earlier with - well with whatever went on out there . " " It 's fine . I ' m fine . I hope you 're feeling better . " I added .
Question: What was the reason for the apology ?
Options: 
A. I startled you earlier .
B. I did not listen .
C. I bet on the outcome .
D. I did something bad earlier .


A