She noticed his expression, and she gave pause for a moment. Then she rounded on him and, without really thinking, moved to touch his face, gently pushing in hopes of turning his head or meeting his gaze. When she thought she had his attention, she gazed at his eyes, hoping he would look at her. "Edward, I... I am here." Her words were soft. "Whatever yer heart hurts from, whatever ye think I cannot handle, I am here. Ye have been ever my friend, and I am yers. I..." she stopped herself from declaring her love, but he might not have missed it in her dark eyes, ever earnest. She let the thought drift away because she was not allowed to love him.