Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 849

Christine had just finished purchasing incense at the entrance of the church when she turned around and noticed Jane was missing.

Raleigh came over and explained, "She took the kids to the restroom."

Understanding, Christine waited by the entrance. Suddenly, a young altar boy approached her with a flower. Assuming it was some kind of blessing, she accepted it. But Merritt sensed something was off, especially when another boy approached shortly after with more flowers. One by one, roses piled up in Christine's arms until she held an entire bouquet.

"Hold on a second," Merritt called out to one of the altar boys and asked him in the local dialect what was happening.

The boy replied, "I don't know either. Our pastor instructed us to give these flowers to this young lady."

Another altar boy, who could speak English, added, "A gentleman made a generous donation to our church, and our pastor asked us to help fulfill his wish."

Christine's instincts told her something was amiss, and she quickly looked for a trash can to dispose of the flowers. "Where's the nearest trash can?" she asked.

The altar boy blocked her path, "Miss, our pastor said he's never seen such a large donation. If we can't persuade you to stay, he plans to come personally to ask you."

Christine was shocked. "How much did you say?"

held up a

for a moment before a red carpet unfurled from the church. A group of altar boys gently nudged

were there so many altar boys at

at Merritt for help, but he was immobilized

people in such a difficult position

of God, you shouldn't ruin someone else's

others chimed in. "We're

Merritt sighed, "...Alright."

Raleigh was nowhere to be seen. He couldn't use

had disappeared from

she arrived, having finished with the kids, and

it's Dailey's proposal. He bought them

stunned by the amount.

already been

sprinted toward the church, with Mira in Bella's arms and

Bella called, holding the child as she hurried

bracelet onto Bella's wrist. "I