Chapter 686

The next morning, Xavier drove Edith up the mountain. Three hours later, Xavier and Edith arrived at their destination. As soon as they entered the chapel, Edith instructed him to follow the monk to the Hall of St. Valentine to kneel and pray. "Don't get up for at least two hours," she reminded him. "How many days do I have to kneel?" Xavier asked. Edith counted on her fingers and said, "The longer you kneel, the more it proves your sincerity." Xavier thought to himself that once he figured out how to fix things with Lily, he'd go back down the mountain. As he followed the monk to the Hall of St. Valentine, he caught a glimpse of the lush scenery halfway up the mountain. He snapped a photo and sent it to Lily. Even though she hadn't asked or responded, he still wanted to keep her updated on his whereabouts. "I'm staying in a chapel on the mountain with Grandma for the next two days. If anything comes up, don't hesitate to reach out." When Lily received his message, she was in t