I...

Sarah bit her lip and nodded. But before answering, she patted the couch, motioning him to be seated.

Varian smiled and sat beside her. But he couldn't smile anymore as she practically leaned into his arms and hugged him.

"Uh..Sarah?" He wasn't feeling uncomfortable. Not at all. But this was…strange. He didn't know what to do.

"Shhh." Sarah made herself comfortable and mumbled in a fearful voice. "Just…just never do that again."

"I told Anna long ago. If you can't see my body, don't think I'm dead." Varian sighed and adjusted his position to that Sarah could be more comfortable.

"…." Sarah's expression darkened.

"She didn't tell you?" Varian asked with a frown.

"No." Sarah shook her head.

"…She didn't want to give you hope." Varian realized the maid's intention.

Sarah also understood as she replied with mixed feelings. "…if I was given that hope, and it broke, then I wouldn't be able to bear it. I…I would be—"