And a whole palette of emotions ran through her mind. Confusion, fear, anxiety, curiosity...This situation was backing Marian into a corner in a strange way. But at the same time she felt the security of her position.

Why did I expose Robin to her? You know... I'm sick of telling you everything. My readers are smart enough to analyze what I did on their own. You can interpret it however you want. Why did I tell Marian about Robin in this situation? You can ask yourself that question.