Chapter 374
Saint Everlight Cathedral is located on top of a mountain, and there is a walking path leading up to it. They parked their car at the foot of the mountain and started their hike.
The elevation of the mountain isn’t too high, but the path is steep and winding. Caitlin slipped on some spare sneakers from the ca lightening the load, and walked up the mountain with the two men. Along the way, they chatted and admired the surrounding scenery. After everything they’d been through, from hardship to danger, it felt liberating and refreshing to walk through the open wilderness. It was a rare moment of ease.
James was like a mischievous big boy, cracking jokes that had everyone laughing heartily.
When they reached a halfway resting point at a pavilion, Sebastian left for a moment and came back with a beautiful bouquet of wildfishers in his hands. He returned to Caitlin’s side and handed her the bouquet. “Caitlin, this is for you.”
“Thank you.” Caitlin accepted the flowers, gently inhaling their scent, and a soft smile graced her fair face.
If there’s one thing that draws Caitlin to Sebastian, it’s his ever–present romantic nature. Romance doesn’t always require grand gestures sometimes, a small surprise can create the most touching moments. That was what moved her heart.
It was probably Sebastian’s love for her–always there, always consistent. Caitlin felt deeply that love and indifference are worlds apart. Someone who truly loves you can make even the harshest conditions seem bearable, just to see you smile
The best love is a two–way journey, not one person humbling themselves endlessly. Love that’s unbalanced cannot last.
After a brief rest, they continued their hike up the mountain. Half an hour later, they finally reached the top, where the majestic Saint Everlight Cathedral stood. The church was surrounded by towering pine trees, and the space outside was home to a large wishing tree,
enclosed by an iron fence.
The tree was covered in wish plaques, each engraved with names of men and women.
“Caitlin, let’s make a wish too!” Sebastian pulled Caitlin toward the church, eager to join in.
The two of them made a donation inside the church and received their own wish plaque. Sebastian wrote their names on it, adding “I will love you forever.”
Though the words were a bit cheesy, they were full of love.
“Done. Caitlin, if you have something to say to me, you can write it on the back.”
Sebastian handed her the plaque, and Caitlin took the pen. On the back, she wrote: “May the person I love be safe and sound every year.”
Sebastian frowned as he read it, “Why are you writing so many people’s names on it?”
He was possessive, so he crossed out the word “person” on the plaque, smiling in satisfaction. “There, that’s better.”
Caitlin couldn’t help but laugh at his childish behavior but didn’t stop him.
“I’ll throw it up there!”
It was said that the higher the plaque was hung, the more likely the wish would be granted. Sebastia, with all his might, threw the plaque toward the tree’s top. However, his strength was too much, and the plaque flew straight over the tree’s head.
Fortunately, James was standing on the other side and caught it. “Hey, come on, even the heavens aren’t helping you now. You’re done for!”
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Sebastian scowled and took the plaque back. “I’ll try again. If it doesn’t work, I’ll climb up myself?”
This time, he controlled the force and tossed the plaque. It landed perfectly on a branch, swaying gently in the breeze, talkhang the and sparkling.
“Success!”
Sebastian held Caitlin’s hand, gazing into her eyes with deep affection. A look of joy and love filled his face.
As they shared a tender moment, James called out, “Caitlin, come over here!”
Caitlin and Sebastian walked hand–in–hand toward him. Not far away, there was a stone tablet.
“Look, isn’t this my grandmother’s name?”
Caitlin followed James‘ pointing finger and indeed saw her grandmother Eleanor’s name on the tablet, alongside her great grandmother
Alexandra’s.
The inscription detailed events from decades ago, when The Yuncey Family had donated to rebuild Saint Everlight Cathedral after it had suffered a fire. Alexandra, as the head of The Yuncey Family at the time, had contributed to the reconstruction. Later, after Eleanor took over The Yuncey Family leadership, she had also helped to restore the statue of the Virgin Mary in the cathedral.
To commemorate these contributions, the cathedral had dedicated a stone tablet to The Yuncey Family, preserving their legacy for future generations.
“It seems The Yuncey Family has a deep connection to Saint Everlight Cathedral. Maybe we should ask the Archbishop. We might learn something useful.”
Caitlin made up her mind. She told Sebastian and James to wait outside while she went into the cathedral to inquire about the church’s
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