Rose watched Henry closely as she spoke. She wanted to see if he not only sympathized with her but thought what Martha did was cruel enough to be punished.
"I know," Henry said quietly. "I can hardly believe she would do such a thing, and I am truly sorry you had to endure that."
Rose smiled tightly. She appreciated the apology, but it wouldn't change anything. There was also the fact that someone had kidnapped her from the room and that Martha had willingly lied about it meant she knew it happened.
Rose didn't know if this was a subject she should bring up with Henry or if he had realized it himself. If he had, would he bring it up or keep pretending otherwise? As much as she wanted to know, preparing herself to meet the crown prince was far more important.
"Thank you," she simply said in response to his apology and turned away.
