[she hears the sharp intake of breath and momentarily worries that she may have gone too far. but then she sees his smile and everything's better]

There's no need to thank me for telling the truth.

[she turns her hand over so she can hold his] They are. I was--fortunate in that I was only his wife for a day. Oh, while I was his betrothed, he never dared lay a hand on me, but I have no doubt that had I--been his for longer, he would have tired of me. And then he would have started to hurt me. [causing pain was Joffrey's main reason to live]

Oh? There's more to it?