Sarah swallowed deeply when she heard Mr Collins' question. The question left her speechless.
"Sarah."
Mr Collins' voice sounded like he was pleading, his wrinkled, frail hand reaching for Sarah's.
Sarah let the old hand grip hers, but Sarah still didn't say anything.
She wanted to say that it was absolutely impossible, because she and Michael were over. But somehow she couldn't say that to Mr. Collins.
Maybe it was because her heart ached to see that old face that would be disappointed with her answer, or because deep inside, she wasn't sure about her feelings anymore.
She was comfortable with Michael.
"I feel you are perfect for Michael. I really don't want to lose you as a member of my family," said Mr Collins sincerely.
At first he was a little surprised when he saw the young woman his son wanted to marry, plus Sarah's status as an orphan.
