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?"

boy held up a

hesitated just for a moment before a red carpet unfurled from the church. A group of

were there so many altar boys at

Merritt for help, but he was immobilized as the boys clung to his

it's not right to put people in such a difficult position

you shouldn't ruin someone else's happiness.

the others chimed in.

Merritt sighed, "...Alright."

but Raleigh was nowhere to be seen. He couldn't use force without risking

Christine had

arrived, having finished with

"No, it's Dailey's proposal. He bought them off with a million

momentarily stunned by the amount. "Are

has already been

church, with Mira in Bella's arms and Gregory

you'll trip," Bella called, holding the child as she hurried

slipped a bracelet onto Bella's wrist. "I just