Chapter 899

Hayden’s dedication to the courtyard was no less than hers.

On any other day, Keira would have been thrilled to follow his lead and share in the excitement. But today, she couldn’t muster any enthusiasm. Her attention was fixed entirely on the temple gates.

Even as the sun rose higher into the sky, the gates remained shut, and the unease in her heart grew heavier.

When Abbot Levinsky was still here, he opened the gates every morning without fail. After Jace arrived, he took over the task and once told her that opening the temple gates each day was like opening the door to one’s heart.

But today… why hadn’t he come?

Was he unwell?

The thought sent a ripple of panic through her. Unable to wait any longer, Keira stepped forward and knocked on the door. After what felt like an eternity, someone finally

answered–a lay disciple living at the monastery.

“Apologies,” he said with a slight bow. “Master Gregory might have overslept today.”

Gregory. That was Jace’s monastic name.

Hayden and Keira both bowed their thanks and entered the monastery.

“Does he oversleep often?” Keira asked the disciple as we walked.

“Not in the past, but recently Master Gregory hasn’t been feeling well, so he occasionally rises late,” the disciple replied.

Her heart skipped a beat. Not feeling well? What’s wrong with him?

it, her pace quickened. Hayden supported her as they made their way to

but there

are you awake?” Keira called out, her voice trembling

with us also called out, using

room

a wave of dread wash over her and

arm. Wait here. Let me go

Chapter 899

He stepped inside.

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his face pale and strained in a way Keira had never seen

and she stumbled forward,

into the room.

in the stillness of the meditation room, Keira saw Jace lying peacefully on his bed.

placed neatly

would fall asleep in bed with a book or test paper

that he was just taking

a

to summon the courage to move. Finally, she reached

written on it pierced

or death in this world. My

way is my way of taking responsibility for myself and freeing my body from

the consequences of one’s sins. I have borne this pain

because I cannot endure the pain any longer, but because I do not want those who love me to be burdened with keeping me alive through the cold steel of surgical

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