Chapter 18

"The lady just now brought the body here because she wanted me to help this young woman move on to the afterlife. It's precisely because of your obsession that her soul continues to linger in this world." The priest's words struck James heavily. He caught onto something in them. He asked, "So… you're saying that… Naomi is still alive?" The priest explained, "She's dead, but a remnant of her spirit still lingers. The lady's prayer was one to help with her rebirth. But you interrupted her." The moment the priest finished speaking, James was filled with regret, and his heart softened. He did not expect Jocelyn to be truly praying for Naomi's salvation. Thinking this over, he felt like he owed her an apology. But now, clinging to the faintest glimmer of hope, he pressed the priest for an answer. "Sir… is there a way to bring Naomi back?" The priest was taken aback and immediately shook his head. "That's impossible." The light in James' eyes dimmed. He had expected this. He looked bi