Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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When the sermon ended, I stood and started toward Abbot Levinsky, only to notice Jace was there too.

The first time I attended something like this, Jace had brought me. Back then, I thought it was boring. But when I realized it gave him a sense of peace, I started coming along. At first, it was for him, but over time, I found meaning in it for myself. Eventually, I began to appreciate these moments of reflection and even joined in some of the rituals.

After Jace and I drifted apart, I still came occasionally on my own. Now, running into him here again, we were little more than strangers.

He gave me a small nod of acknowledgment, and together we approached Abbot Levinsky for a symbolic blessing. This wasn't something offered at every service, so catching it. today felt like a bit of serendipity.

The ceremony was meant to represent letting go of past burdens and embracing a fresh start. Whether it worked or not, people often found comfort in the idea.

Afterward, Jace and I left the hall side by side. He broke the silence, his voice low. "I didn't expect to see you here."

"I came to clear my head," I said.

likely understood, even

my help?"

than the last time I'd seen him, almost unwell. I wanted to ask, but given the distance between us now, I held

then added, "I don't want to drag you

smile. "Is this your way of protecting

just as softly.

to protect you," Jace said. "So whatever it is you're doing,

him involved, but it was clear he wasn't willing to stay

I

my polite tone clearly threw him off. He wasn't used to it-and definitely didn't like

often?" I asked, trying to break the

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not just me. A lot of familiar faces have been showing up lately. Mrs. Drago's even taken up permanent residence here," Jace sald, dropping exactly the information I'd been hoping for. On the way here,

Mrs. Drago's position had never been

The information was invaluable, and he deserved my gratitude, but I knew he