Pointing out that you're only apologizing because of a specific request that you do so kind of cuts away at the whole "heartfelt" component of it, doesn't it?

That line reminded me of the sort of apologies that parents or teachers would compel out of kids - stare at the ground, mumble inaudibly, draw it out, and then yell "Fine! I'm sorry! Is that what you wanted to hear? Can I go now?"