He simply did not know he was doing it and only realized it now.
"Arabella, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. It wasn't on purpose. I swear it's also because I missed you."
Ferdinand wanted to explain more and stopped when he realized he looked even guiltier with his explanations.
"It's alright," Arabella kissed him on the cheek.
Ferdinand eyed her wondering why he got a kiss instead of a scolding, for using to relieve stress.
"It's not wrong for it to be both.
You don't have to feel bad about it.
I'm more than willing to comfort you and help you relieve some stress.
Being with you also comforts me and helps me forget for a moment about everything I need to worry about."
"Really?" Ferdinand looked touched by her words.
"Yes," Arabella smiled and cupped his face.
[She's so kind. Do I even deserve to be by her side?]
'Why is he suddenly wondering about such things?'
