Compassion.... Tension

Victoria also saw the compassionate side of Juliette which pleased her as it demonstrated a balanced personality. Victoria wasn't 100% sure though about the dynamic of her son’s relationship with the girl. Juliette seemed to get on well enough with Mark but managed to keep him in check if and when he might speak out of turn.

However, Victoria was indeed 100% certain that Mark was head over heels in love with the girl, despite his protestations. She would keep her counsel though as she sensed emotional tension and she was sufficiently sensitive to know that she should tread carefully.