Ruin the moment (3)

Alessandra didn't know what to expect as she followed Rose to a private space away from everyone else for the two of them to talk. Edgar said she was here to apologise, but if Rose could carry this out for over a month, what made her want to apologise now?

Alessandra and Rose entered the spare room that Alfred had used when he was wounded. When the door closed to give them some privacy, Alessandra immediately felt uncomfortable. She wished it wasn't like this with Rose of all people. She was the first Collins to accept her and there was a special place in her heart for Rose.

Alessandra sat on the edge of the bed while Rose sat on the only chair in the room.

"I will start off first," Rose said since she wanted to control how this conversation would go. "I was a little too hard on you. I was too eager to help you and did not realise how I was hurting your feelings. I do care for you. You know that don't you?"