Scarlett didn't say anything else but waited for Xander to say something. However, a few minutes passed, and Xander didn't say anything. He just sat quietly with a look that she couldn't describe in words.
That worried her, and she couldn't help but ask, "X-Xander, please say something! Did you hear what I said?"
...
Xander is still in shock at Scarlett's confession.
This was something he had not expected —someone wanted her life?
He never imagined her reason was so deep. Now, so many questions assailed his mind. But he was confused about where to start to ask her.
Xander's eyes met her worried look. It took him a few seconds before he could utter a word to ask her, "Baby..." His voice was gentle, but his eyes flashed with worry, "...please say this isn't true? You're just making excuses as you did before, right?"
Scarlett could only smile to answer his question. She had tried to tell him, but her honesty seemed useless.
