Raphael was surprised when he felt Rowena's tears. He felt so guilty for making her upset. He promised to never even be in the same vicinity with Nymia to make up for it and showed Rowena that he didn't have anything for Nymia.
He stepped back and looked at her face carefully. Then he tilted his head and kissed every single tear.
"I am sorry," he whispered. "I am sorry for hurting you. I shouldn't have let any woman touch me when I know they have feelings for me."
Rowena hugged him and rested her head on his chest. She felt bad seeing him keep blaming himself. She was not mad at him for the hug. She was jealous but she had no right to get angry.
"Please stop talking about that," she said in a low voice. "Can we discuss other things?"
"Yes, of course." Raphael hugged her back and rubbed her back. "How was your day? You seemed so tired after you returned from the royal palace that you fell asleep. I hope my mother didn't make you upset."
