Chapter 262: Confession
Holding his hand, Viviana took her through the hallways. She was told that Father Patrick is staying in one of the rooms in the Church as he couldn’t move much, and he wanted to be closer to the Church.
"I don’t think he’ll get angry at you for what your grandfather did," she said.
She has decided that she is telling the truth to Father Patrick. He might not feel happy about it and would think of her as a traitor to fall in love with a Kastello after what they did to their community.
But she didn’t want to lie to that old priest who loved her when she was a nuisance. She still is a nuisance. What can she do?
Leander said nothing and looked at her. She looked pensive and nervous. He’s not very keen on telling the priest the truth either, but she is insisting. She is consoling herself rather than convincing him.
Maybe he provoked her by saying that she was ashamed. He didn’t care either way. It matters not to him what this priest thinks of his business.
Seeing Viviana with a man, the young nuns in that hallway scattered away whispering among themselves. An older nun glared at those gossipers and they all went silent.
"Father Patrick is inside. He’s awake. You can meet him now," the nun said.
Viviana bowed her head with a smile. "Thank you, sister. But how is he...?" she questioned.
Gabby told her that everything was not well with Father Patrick. She needed to harden her heart before meeting Father Patrick. Otherwise, she will wail out loud. She did not want that.
"He’s... waiting eagerly for his eternal rest," the nun said with a stoic face. But the corners of her lips were trembling.
"Right," Viviana bowed and nodded her head. So, it is bad.