The gesture works at stopping Jeannette's sobs, though not perhaps for the intended reasons; Jeannette's breath is stilled at the comfort of someone taking care of her like that. The warmth doesn't leave her gaze - if anything, it intensifies - but the momentary respite from tears is enough to try and gain mastery of herself again.
"I am....so very sorry..." she manages to murmur, dazed, then swallows. Focus! "Please don't worry.......about me..."
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The gesture works at stopping Jeannette's sobs, though not perhaps for the intended reasons; Jeannette's breath is stilled at the comfort of someone taking care of her like that. The warmth doesn't leave her gaze - if anything, it intensifies - but the momentary respite from tears is enough to try and gain mastery of herself again.
"I am....so very sorry..." she manages to murmur, dazed, then swallows. Focus! "Please don't worry.......about me..."