"Think nothing of it," he says, quietly. "If there's anything else, don't hesitate to let me know." Though he doubts Rodolphus will take him up on it, the offer feels important. "It's a wretched thing."

Her death, then her reappearance this way. He won't pretend there was much besides animosity between himself and Bella in any world, but she's important to people he cares about.