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you got it.
In her situation everything is justified because she's trying to survive. But I think realising her own flaws will be part of her character development (I hope). That being said, you CAN feel heartbroken by betrayal/ break of trust, even if you don't have romantic feelings towards the person..
Do you think Penelope liked Eclis at all? I'm certain she never loved him, but was there any affection there even a little? The only person she's expressed any explicit fondness for so far has been the prince. Seems to me that she's angry at her trust being betrayed and afraid that her chance for escape is disappearing, but I don't think I would say she's heartbroken.