His voice resounded in her head for a moment as she tried to comprehend why he would pull away so suddenly.
She was his wife, why would he have regretted attempting kissing her?
Does he not find me attractive enough? Did I do something wrong? Why be so sweet and tender with me only to leave me hanging?
Despite her bewilderment, her pride stung as she turned around. Straightening her near disheveled hair, she began to walk towards the ballroom alone, her heart pounding in her chest, the sound of his footsteps echoing behind her.
Jane was embarrassed; her husband literally rejected her, leaving her to deal with her shame and hurt.
Why did he have to be so cruel?
As she walked, the realization took root - she was foolish enough to fall in love with her husband.
