Slowly she shook her head and walked over to him, "No.. I'm not asking you to pretend or even.. I'm not asking you to do anything. I've handled things badly, I know that.. and I'm sorry and I'll do.. whatever I can to make it up to you so you don't think I don't love you.. I do love you. I'm just scared and you're not acting scared at all.."
She rubbed a hand over her face, "I can go back if you want time to yourself or.. I mean if you need to go back to London I'll stay here with Arabella.."