Because she didn’t intentionally seduce Alex at first. It was just the only way she knew how to thank someone, thanks to James’ abuse. Then James used her as a pawn. Then she had no choice, to protect her daughter,

I didn't know that. I've always thought of maria as a bad guy

I'm new here just saying in case i mess up on something of whatever, but I do know hamilton, been listening to it for like, a year now

Hmmm. This is a tricky question. I suppose it depends on your point of view.

[Hamilton:] I hid the letter and I raced to her place Screamed, "How could you?!" in her face She said:

[Maria:] No, sir!

[Hamilton:] Half dressed, apologetic A mess, she looked pathetic, she cried:

[Maria:] Please don't go, sir!

[Hamilton:] So was your whole story a setup?

[Maria:] I don't know about any letter!

He never mentioned the letter.She knew already.

Good point, I never noticed that

Yes she may of been the victim but no she wasn't innocent