Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 455 " Don't treat me like this , Sebastian . I'll break . I'll fall apart . I know I was wrong . What will it take for you to believe me ? " The light in Hera's beautiful eyes flickered , then dimmed like a candle snuffed out by wind . " Is it because you still hate seeing me work in public ? Is that what you can't accept ? It doesn't matter anymore . As long as you come back to me , if you'll marry me again ... I can quit everything . I'll stay home , take care of you , raise our children . Would that make you happy ? " Her pride was gone .

To win Sebastian back , she was willing to give up the career she once loved more than anything . But even that wasn't enough to move him . " Your life has nothing to do with me anymore , " I said quietly . " And I don't believe your words . " I met her gaze calmly . " Didn't you say you were becoming a Saintess ? " Her expression froze . She stammered , " T - The abbot here told me to let go of worldly attachments and devote myself to peace . But I can't . I really can't let you go , Sebastian . Please forgive me .

" In that instant , Hera looked like a stray kitten abandoned by the roadside - wounded , frightened , desperate to return to its owner's arms . But I couldn't bring myself to care . Her pleas washed over me without meaning . " Take care of yourself , " I said flatly , then turned and started down the mountain . Behind me , she called out again and again , even running after me for a while , but I never looked back . Eventually her voice faded . Still , I kept walking . After Sebastian was gone , Hera fell to her knees , sobbing uncontrollably . " He doesn't want me anymore ...

What do I do now ? What am I supposed to do ? " Her voice cracked into wails . Her heart felt like shattered glass scattered across the floor - sharp , painful , impossible to piece together . If even Lord Zeno she prayed to couldn't help her win Sebastian back , what was left for her in this life ? " No , I don't believe it , " she whispered through her tears . " I didn't do anything unforgivable . Why won't you forgive me ? " Doubt crept in , followed by paranoia . " Has Sebastian already found someone else ? What happened while I was up here in the mountains ?

" Hera's eyes were red and swollen as she trudged back to the temple . In her small , bare room , she began packing the few belongings she had left - two plain outfits and a single phone . She sat on the edge of the bed , powered it on , and searched for any trace of Sebastian . She needed to understand why he had turned so cold . 1/2 Chapter 455 **** + 25 Bonus " If he hasn't found someone new , then there's no reason for him to be this heartless , " she murmured bitterly . He still loves me , I know it . Otherwise , he wouldn't have paid off my debts .

" But when she opened her social media app , her breath caught . At the top of the trending page was Sebastian's name . " Sebastian on the trending page ? " she whispered . " Is it a woman ? Some actress ? " Her heart sank . Panic and despair tangled together . She was about to click the link when a knock came at the door . " Ms. Bishop , " a calm voice said . " Someone wishes to see you . " Her finger froze midair . Slowly , she turned . The temple's kind - faced abbot stood in the doorway . " Father , " she said softly , setting her phone aside and standing at once . The abbot nodded .

" Who wants to see me ? " Her eyes lit up , and her voice trembled with hope . " Is it Sebastian ? Has he come back for me ? " admin Olivia Harris is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia's stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.