You touched her arm. Yeah, maybe she's not ready yet. I know it's too late, but I wouldn't apologize for small as I think it just brings more attention to it.
Funny about the "regression" you will feel that a lot at times. Sometimes, it's real, sometimes it's in your head.
As far as the sitting there quiet.Just try to enjoy your W's presence. Our MC told my W and I that couples just need sometime where there are no expectations (of even a talk) and just being in each others' presence. It might be a lot of work for your W just to be in the same area as you even w/o chatting.
Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. --Jean Jacques Rousseau.