What had happened was bad, but the world at this moment was inundated with bad things. It was sad, but there was sadness all around her. She had done what she had to do. She hadn’t been detected. She would have to be grateful for that, and carry on. She must. If she succumbed to remorse, she would never recover. Phillip needed her, and Thomas, and her father. Her queen needed her. Her country needed her. There was work to do. She dared not think about anything else.
