Regina couldn't help but feel a small sense of relief that Bella had actually listened, despite the groan that she had made. Progress... hopefully. Bella even seemed to think about Regina's words. That actually gave Regina a small, tiny sense of hope. Actual hope. A feeling that felt so new to her now.

That hoped was crushed by Bella's words. Why did she have to be so stubborn? In fact, why did Regina have the luck of finding such a stubborn best friend? "Bella. I'm here to make peace. Well, mainly I came to make sure you were alright, but the peace part was an added goal. But both are important goals to me. I messed up. I really am sorry." She said softly, not being able to help the slightly defeated sigh that escaped with her words. Would even one of her goals be obtained? Even if peace was not made, her biggest hope was for Bella to at least get better and find some happiness in her life.