With the assistant's departure, Sabrina shut the door but her mind was too stirred to settle for some TV.

She didn't wish to relive the events of the preceding night.

However, his visit only served to bring back the memories of his indifference to her humiliation at his friend's hands yesterday and his abandonment for Galilea.

The audacity of him to attempt an explanation!

What was there to explain? His concern for Galilea had driven him to confirm her well-being in person.