Chapter 1423

Joseph patted her head and smiled amiably. "Very well then. I'll come to pick you and your mother up at eight o'clock tomorrow morning." Upon hearing this, Lucille's eyes lit up instantly. The period of a night would be just enough for her to go back, tidy up their belongings, and take her mother away. "Deal!" Lucille nodded her head energetically. A rare brilliance shone in her clear pupils. "Pinky promise?" "Pinky promise." Joseph extended his hand and hooked his pinky finger with Lucille's. The conversation and the gesture of a pinky swear were identical to what they had done before. Rather than calling this a dream, it seemed more fitting to refer to it as parallel universes colliding. According to the old priest's words, everything he was doing now would not change Lucille's subsequent path and outcomes. All his efforts would be in vain. However, if he could grant the Lucille from this parallel universe with a perfect ending, it would fulfill the purpose of his journey. After rece