He couldn't look at her. It all hurt so much, knowing that the words had to be said, but not being able to make them less awful.
"Melora, you say it now, but that's because this is an ugly, bad thing to face. When it came down to it, Gaius mattered and I didn't. I would never hold it against you; so please don't think I'm mad. It just... is what it is." Thomas forced a smile.