[He certainly isn't thrilled by the fact that she told Ella - that much is obvious - but his irritation remains beneath the surface. He can control his anger for now, and he is grateful that Ella hasn't asked or even mentioned it to him at all.]
I am not mad. I have not told anyone - I suppose I really do not have anyone to tell. [The only person he would consider telling was Daniel, but he hadn't known if Helena wanted it to be a secret or not.]
I would prefer if you kept our progress to yourself. Do you mind terribly, keeping it a secret?