[She listens carefully, still stroking his hair and holding him close while he speaks. Where he cannot see, her eyes narrow. To toy with his affections - this to her is worse than physical harm.]

He is not worthy of you, Lord Saxon. If he can be so cruel and callous to you, he is not worth the love and affection you bestow upon him.

[A pause. Barely a moment.]

Which of him told you these horrible things?