No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 759

As the ceremony came to a close, I stood up and made my way towards Master Mathew, and that's when I saw Conrad.

It was Conrad who had first introduced me to these gatherings. Initially, I found them rather dull, but once I understood that attending could bring blessings to him, I started accompanying him regularly, listening intently each time. Gradually, I grew to enjoy the sermons, even joining in the chants on occasion. However, Conrad and I had gone our separate ways, and though I continued attending on my own, when we crossed paths now, we were nothing more than strangers to each other.

He acknowledged me with a nod-a simple greeting-before we both approached Master Mathew to receive a special blessing, a rare ritual that I was fortunate to experience today. This ceremony, akin to wiping away misfortunes and illnesses, was more of a symbolic hope for many, yet it was cherished by all.

After the ceremony, Conrad and I left the chapel together. "Didn't expect to see you here," he commented softly.

"I came seeking peace," I confessed, not wanting to hide my reasons from him. There were things Conrad should be aware of; his silence didn't mean ignorance.

"Do you need any help?" he offered.

could see his face had grown thinner, almost sickly, since our last encounter. I wanted to express my concern,

felt compelled to add, "I don't want to drag you into

smiled faintly. "Are you

smiled back, lightly. "If you wish

go ahead and do what you must," he encouraged me. Although I didn't want him involved, he clearly wasn't keen on staying out of

gratitude, knowing well my politeness was something he found uncomfortable

sermons often?" I asked, attempting to

attendance lately. I've run into several acquaintances Oh, and Mrs. Clark

out. Despite

significance to him. I

valuable information, but remembering his

you might run into her," Conrad continued, ever the