Oh dear! Alicia’s concern shot up, because this was one woman in pain, and she didn’t want to scare her off like she had done Adrian. “I’m so sorry for startling you, Miss. My apologies.” Alicia held up her hands to show that she meant no harm. “You looked like the world had done a number on you, and I wondered if you needed an ear to bend? Or someone to just sit here and commiserate in silence?”