He’s just back-pedaling because he realizes he effed up big time. “Wow. You guys didn’t tell me this could happen,” in a really obnoxious whiney voice.
He has no shame because he is a psychopath. He has no feelings for anyone but himself. Others are a means to his beneficient end, and outside of that, they are worthless. Including Moosechelle and his kids. He will use them until they are no longer useable.