When Lucy, who had woken up from a long slumber, started training with her friends, Benedict thought it was an act to shake off her sorrow.

It was so overwhelming that whenever he thought about it, the sadness would consume him. The best thing to do when that happens is to prevent any space in his mind for thoughts, to just let it be.

Having gone through something similar in the past, Benedict understood Lucy’s feelings, and he decided to leave her alone until she could calm her sorrow.

He made excuses, saying that his intervening might only hurt her …