At this moment, shatter the dimensional barrier.

Chapter 25 Kind People Have Such Similar Fates
“Grandma Zoe.” ×2 Eleanor and Gavin called softly. Gavin had already wiped the tears off his face and tried his best to act as usual, but his eyes were guilty and he dared not look into Grandma Zoe’s eyes.

She was just worried that the priest might tell Zoe's grandmother what had happened.

“Hello, Sister Zoe, I am Father Los Saint, sent to this church to oversee religious affairs. It is a pleasure to have our lives intertwined here,” Los Saint said gently.

Zoe's grandmother was 62 years old, but her physical condition was like that of someone almost eighty. The ends of her naturally white hair were dry and even falling out, and her cheeks had a sickly yellow tinge, but her brows were filled with the radiance of love and faith.

Luo Sheng activated her 'Source Awakening Ability' for a moment, and her biomagnetic field swept across her hunched body, instantly revealing her physical condition.

She was sick; it was cancer, and it was already in its late stages. She hid it very well, as if it were just a minor cold. She didn't want her children to know that she didn't have long to live.

Now he understood why Gavin stole things—was it to fulfill Sister Zoe's wish before she died, or something else?
Sister Zoe realized what was happening and quickly put down the rag she was holding. She straightened up and walked over, making a sacrament with her right hand on her shoulders: "Father St. Los, I am so glad that the Lord has guided you here. I will assist you in the church affairs from now on."

Sister Zoe saw that there were two other nuns behind the priest and performed another sacrament.

At the same time, I felt a sense of relief.

She has repeatedly requested the cathedral to guide a new nun to take over the church, but there has been no news for a long time.

Her life was coming to an end, and she didn't know whether she would go to heaven or hell, but she couldn't bear to leave her children who hadn't grown up yet.

“Yes, may God bless you, Sister Zoe.” Los Saint nodded gently, then glanced at the two siblings who were standing anxiously to the side.

Gavin's eyes seemed to say, "Please, Father, don't tell Zoe's grandmother." Eleanor, on the other hand, kept her head down and toes together, as if she herself had done something wrong.

Zoe's grandmother looked at the two who looked like they had done something wrong: "Irene's bakery closed today? Gavin, did you skip class?"

“Grandma Zoe, I, I…” Gavin stammered.

Los Saint smiled and said, "Sister Zoe, I met these two children on my way here, and I asked them to show me the way. Please don't blame them."

Gavin was so grateful that tears streamed down his face.

“Grandma Zoe, I’m going back to work at the cake shop now,” Eleanor said quickly. The shop where Gavin stole his things was not far from the cake shop, so she ran away from work after seeing Gavin being caught by the police.

I hope my boss won't fire me...

"I...I'm back at school too," Gavin quickly added, then concluded, "Um, Grandma Zoe, could I cook dinner for my younger siblings tonight?"

Sister Zoe asked, puzzled, "Why, Gavin?"

“Because, anyway, let me do it. Please let me be willful just this once, Grandmother Zoe,” Gavin said stubbornly.

"Alright, alright, as you wish, you stubborn child," Zoe's grandmother said lovingly. Although Gavin was still young, he always acted like an adult, and whenever he saw her bent over and unable to straighten up, he would always take over the cleaning work.

Gavin and Eleanor walked out of the church.

After the two had walked quite a distance from the church, Eleanor stopped and stared at Gavin.

“Gavin, now it’s just you and me. Tell me, why did you lie? Why did you steal?”

Gavin lowered his head, clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and stubbornly said, "I'll tell your sister Eleanor, I'll tell you tomorrow. Please, don't ask anymore now."

Eleanor pursed her lips. This was the first time she had ever seen Gavin so stubborn: "Fine, I won't ask anymore. Tell me tomorrow, but you can't lie."

“I swear to God, I will only lie this once in my life, or I will be condemned to eternal damnation.” Gavin raised his head, his eyes filled with unwavering seriousness. “…” Eleanor looked at him angrily. Why make such a solemn vow to God if you’re going to swear an oath?

……

On the other side, the church.

Los Saint walked up to the preaching platform, which was somewhat like a lectern, with rows of wooden benches below, all of which were at least thirty years old.

Zoe looked at the excessively young Lord Saint, and the nuns named Leah and Gena, and finally made a decision. She came down to the pulpit, holding the cross around her neck: "Father Lord Saint... can you hear my confession? I want to confess my sins to God."

She had so much to say to others, but unfortunately, she had come here to atone for her sins, and more importantly, to fight for her children before leaving this world.

Eleanor, in particular, was afraid the priest would kick her out of the church. She knew it was against the rules, but if Eleanor was kicked out, where would she go? She would definitely lose her job and become homeless.

Artoria and Joan of Arc remained silent, sitting upright on the bench, watching the elderly nun who was nearing the end of her life.

When a believer confesses to a priest or God, everyone should listen quietly; this is a sign of respect for both God and the penitent.

Moreover, Los Santos is a true deity. Although he is not God, a deity presiding over a believer's confession is of great significance.

Los Saint looked gently at the elderly woman: "Of course, devout Sister Zoe, I believe God will forgive all your sins."

Zoe, a name that signifies praise for life, an old nun who raised children—her life truly echoes her name.

Sister Zoe held the silver cross necklace in both hands. Memories and unspeakable emotions flooded her mind at that moment, and tears welled up in her eyes, her voice choked with emotion.

"O Almighty, eternal and one Lord, please hear the confession of the unclean nun."

“I came here to atone for my sins and to practice asceticism.”

“Father, I was born in France. I remember when I was eight years old, Sister Hinde took me from the orphanage to the church.”

“There were many children and nuns in the church at that time, but only Sister Hind treated us as her own children.”

“Life in the church is monotonous, but also warm and carefree. Some children choose to leave when they grow up, while others choose to enter a convent to become nuns.”

“I don’t want to be separated from Sister Hind; in my heart, Sister Hind is already my mother.”

"After studying the nun course for six years, I officially made my three vows and became a lifelong nun under the witness of Christ."

“Until one day when Sister Hind and I were passing by a pawn shop, Sister Hind lingered and did not leave.”

"Sister Hind was looking at a pendant, and ever since then she has been depressed."

"Later I learned from Sister Hind that it was a pendant containing photos of my parents who died in World War II."

At this point, Sister Zoe choked up, covering her face with her hands.

Los Saint said gently, "So, for Sister Hind's sake, you broke your vow of poverty to God, harming not only yourself but also Sister Hind?"

(End of this chapter)