"If only," Asha echoed softly, her own frustration evident in her tone. "At least you're all right." After all, things could have been far worse, all things considered, but Asha tried not to let her mind wander too far down that path.
When Ken kissed her hand, she blushed slightly. "I'm not so sure about that," she said, surprised at the compliment. "But you're welcome. I mean, it was the least I could do. You did miss dinner last night!"