Cliff dropped his gaze in regret.
That gesture felt like it was stabbing into my chest.
I wonder how much he really takes matters to heart with her. [1]
If she goes on the journey, then Elinalise has no choice other than to have intercourse with other men.
No matter how much Cliff accepts her in his heart, even if he understands that it's because of the curse, it's still something heartbreaking I'm sure.