Yes she asked, because his mental embrace has comforted and reassured her enough that she can tell herself her friendship with Gabriel is clearly over for good and there's no point in dwelling on hurt feelings. Which is easier said than done, but she's just as good as the Doctor at ignoring painful things, and taking care of him will make her feel better too.

So she pulls back just a little to look at him properly, concerned about what she's hearing. "You know you will have to forget this," she reminds him in a tone of voice that says she won't tolerate an argument on this, though she also gives him an understanding telepathic nudge.