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Chapter 18 Ghosts of the Past
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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Are you okay? You look very pale.” Sister Bella’s worried look met Selene when she came back inside the parish. Her eyes were all puffy and red and she was still staggering.
Selene smiled at the nun and told her she was just praying and got really emotional, she thought that it’s lamest excuse she have ever given to someone in her whole life.
“It’s okay to cry, He never judges anyone who’s talking to Him.” Sister Bella’s smile was warm, her laugh lines were eminent on her face but her features showed proof that she was a beautiful woman back in her days. Selene felt comfortable with her.
“Are you ready to meet the church people, or do you need more time alone?”
Selene shook her head. “It’s fine, Sister. I’ll go meet them,” she said, smiling.
They we
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