She tried to 'put on a brave face' [=she tried to appear brave or calm] despite the pain of the injury.
You can refuse to talk to her if you like, but you're just 'cutting off your nose to spite your face'.
They made it on time 'in spite of the fact' that they got a flat tire.
(..) He wants to bring Shireen with us. I think that would be ill-advised. I don't know if her doubt is real or simply meant to spite me, but whichever the case, she should stay home. I understand how you feel. Hmm. (..)2014 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Mockingbird Season: 4 Episode 7