Of course not! No, Dorian's— [Mentioning the name has the effect of putting the brakes on, his voice softens and becomes almost tender.] Dorian has almost always said that I'm the best thing that ever happened to him.

[Then his voice is mournful and filled with guilt.]

He loves me. He loves me, and I... I was so stupid, I didn't trust him. I'm paying for it now, I'm certain.