"No?" she repeated quietly, worry running right through her and sending a chill down her spine. Why no? Did he not love her? She had hoped he had even if he had never said as such. But she also took into account his situation right now. She would have to keep watch in case whatever caused him distress resulted in him hurting himself.
He was hurting her. A little, not enough for her to cry out. Her eyes dropped to his hand and she placed her other on top in a bid to calm him. Oh how silly she had been. His heart was delicate. She could not be part of the reason he found himself ill again. But she had to know. She really, really had to know.
Why had he said no? She loved him. A fact. It would not change. Did he not believe her? She just needed this answer.