He was trying to help and she was trying to resist his help... And then she heard the commotion of Tristan falling over himself to get downstairs. Her eyes widened and then she opened her mouth to speak only for a squeak to come out as the man came barreling into the mix.

"I'm so sorry! Please don't fire me, Doctor Wells! I-i-i was only trying to show his Lordship the the privvy and..." she trailed off. She was visibly shaking, her eyes dilated with fear and worry and grief.