упрямо повторял он, хотя Петя продолжал оправдываться, говоря, что никого не было дома и он боялся, что сестре может что-нибудь понадобиться во время его отсутствия.
He repeated doggedly, though little Peter continued to make excuses by saying that no one was home, and he was afraid that her sister may anything be needed during his absence.
he repeated stubbornly, although Peter continued to make excuses, saying that no one was home and he was afraid that his sister might need anything during his absence.
The obstinate overwhelm it, while Petya continued to be justified, let alone, that no one was at home and he was scared that his sister might have something need during his absence.