"He died? That's so awful." Nell said, touching Demetri's shoulder gently, wanting to do more but worried Demetri did not want to be touched. "You're not a coward. Not at all. You're trying to protect your family and your reputation - Demetri, there is nothing wrong in that."
"How did he die? If you don't mind me asking." Nell said, biting his lip. How strange he should be drawn to another man who had lost his lover. Hopefully this one would not be a murder.