Chapter 255

Oliver left the scene. Instead of using the padded kneeler, Sebastian sank to his knees hard on the bare floor. His voice was hoarse, almost broken as he spoke. "Father, please… I need to ask for another sign." Maverick tapped the edge of the lectern. Then, he folded his hands in prayer. Looking at Sebastian, he could see his stubbornness. However, Sebastian was still touched by grace. "There is no message for you today. I think you should let it go—some things cannot be forced," Maverick answered. … Meanwhile, Valeria's life went on as usual. She hadn't heard anything about Sebastian. … Two weeks later, she took Margaret for a follow-up appointment with Joseph. She told Margaret to sit in the waiting area while she went to pick up the medications. While Valeria was at it, she ran into Ruby. Valeria wondered whether people from well-off families were always this condescending. "It's been a week since Sebastian has been to the hospital. What did you do to him?" Ruby dema