She could had say :
Dear patreons
I know it’s taken time, and I appreciate your patience more than I can express. You’ve been so supportive, even when things took longer than planned, and that means a great deal to me.
This update? It’s massive. Probably the biggest one so far. It wasn’t easy, but I worked through every challenge, step by step, because I knew you were counting on me. And yes, Hofstadter’s Law came into play—things always take longer than you think they will, even when you plan for delays.
But we’ve made it, together. Thank you for waiting, for believing in this, and for your kindness throughout. And thank you all for the supportive messages and of course the financial aid.
+ post the update when ready
No one would have been mad because everything is fine with it. We are not mad about the delay we are mad about the lies.