Chapter 878
When Fiona was lost in thought, Thalassa and Stella had already moved from Mason to Father Ben.
"I don't understand. Even though Father Ben wants to see Alexander, why is he unwilling to meet?" Stella learned from Mason that when Father Ben was confused due to illness, he was still calling out Alexander's name.
Stella's heart was filled with bitterness and confusion.
The three chatted in the group for a while.
Stella put her phone aside and stared blankly at the wooden beams of the roof.
She wondered how many times Alexander would need to come to resolve Father Ben's stubbornness and finally meet him...
As she pondered this, Stella fell asleep in the serene atmosphere of the church.
That night, she had a very relaxing dream.
In the dream, she saw the church.
Under the towering trees, sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting gently casting on the blue stone slabs.
Little Alexander was holding Father Ben's hand.
She couldn't see Father Ben's face clearly, but she knew that Father Ben's gaze toward Alexander must be full of love.
The church bell tolled heavily.
Stella opened her eyes.
She got up, washed up, and followed a volunteer from the room to the main hall.
From a distance, Stella spotted Alexander. She had woken up too early; her numb expression suddenly came alive.
However, Alexander did not notice her.
In the past, Alexander could always quickly lock eyes with her in a crowd.
Stella was puzzled and followed Alexander's gaze.
She saw an elderly priest in the main hall today.
He stood in the middle, with several believers surrounding him, talking to him.
"Stella, that's Father Ben," a believer in the room next to Stella whispered, "His health has not been good these years. He hardly goes out. You're lucky to see him before you leave."
"Father Ben..." Stella's gaze returned to Alexander.
At this moment, Alexander had put away his previous absent-minded look. His eyes met Stella's over the crowd.
When Alexander saw Stella, a faint smile appeared on his face.
Stella and Alexander were just volunteers, separated by a throng of believers from Father Ben, who was at the center.
Today, the usual morning prayer time was replaced by Father Ben's Bible study.
Stella had always been completely ignorant of these things.
She used to think her existence was sinful, so she didn't seek protection from others or God.
So, this was her first time listening to the Bible study.
It was far from the boredom she had expected. Father Ben's teaching was very engaging and vivid.
During the session, Stella glanced at Alexander several times, and each time, Alexander was focused on Father Ben, listening attentively and devoutly.
After the morning prayer ended, Father Ben was surrounded and soon left.
Stella walked up to Alexander and asked, "Alexander, shall we follow him?"
Alexander looked at her and shook his head gently, saying, "No, Father Ben has kindly allowed me to see him. I shouldn't push it."
Stella felt heartbroken. She didn't know how to comfort him.
"Let's go." Alexander ruffled her head. "I'm fine. Don't be sad."
"Okay." Stella nodded gently.
She looked back in the direction Father Ben had left, encouraging herself.
This time, Father Ben was willing to come out and let Alexander see him from afar.
Next time, Alexander would be able to speak to him!
As they left the main hall, Mason appeared out of nowhere.
"Are you leaving already?" Mason asked.