"When I saw you, I thought—I will give you the comfort I never had from people. I will make you not feel lonely like I am admist so many people. I thought we had things in common—cruel partners who make us miserable. Only for me to realize I was the only one."
Her voice quivered and shook as she continued, "Though people call your husband mad and insane, he seems to treat you well enough, more than I had expected, judging from how the rumors made him sound. You were excited to see him. He even walked you back to the chamber, while mine was busy having an affair with a vampire…"
She broke down and began to sob brokenly, and Belle sat up on the bed and turned to her.
Without hesitation this time, she moved closer and pulled the woman into a hug.
