He felt bad for Annabel. He had no real reason to say he knew how hard it was, as he tended to be drunk more then sober. IT was an after effect of the autobiography his enemy had put out, and then general belief. He'd tried to be sober, but it never lasted.
But perhaps company would be good for them both. He hand't touched any liquor himself so he smiled at her as he sat down. "No need to apologize. Just happy to be able to offer distractions."