Who's Crying Now, Ex-Husband?

Chapter 355

It was both a blessing and a hope.

Standing beneath the falling snow, the young man gazed up at that bright splash of color on the mountainside. He lowered his hand to cover his reddened eyes, as

if to hide the tears threatening to fall, yet a smile tugged at the corners of his

mouth.

In all his nineteen years, he had never experienced anything like this journey- never felt something so profoundly moving, so unforgettable.

He thought to himself: I'll remember this for the rest of my life.

Beneath his hand, warm tears slipped down, falling onto the white snow where they left dark stains-marks that were quickly covered over by the relentless snowfall.

The world was silent, wrapped in wind and snow.

At the summit, the church awaited.

Mila stood at the church's entrance, her legs leaden as if weighed down with iron, each breath heavy and labored.

"You've come."

the open doorway, a priest in crimson robes sat with his back to her. His voice, touched with

you knew I was

his tone calm. "No. But I heard your footsteps on the mountain path. The climb is

breath, Mila forced her heavy legs to move, stepping into the church. She made her way around to where the priest sat and found a small table set for two, steam rising from the

but she said nothing. Instead, she sank onto the cushion behind the table, murmured her thanks, and took

she simply thanked him again and drank. Three cups later, warmth had returned to her

rose, his eyes gentle beneath lowered brows. His voice was

Whatever you wish

When she looked up again, she realized the church doors had closed behind her, shutting out the howling wind and leaving her in

the towering statue of

the priest said,

last, her voice was

themselves with holy water, light candles,

"But Lord-"

coins into every offering box, whispered wishes to every saint and angel I could find. I don't remember most of what I asked for, but I think

You and I must have a

played on Mila's lips, her eyes bright in the candlelight. She whispered,

she bowed