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Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie) novel Chapter 899

Chapter 899 

Hayden’s dedication to the courtyard was no less than hers

On any other day, Keira would have been thrilled to follow his lead and share in the excitement. But today, she couldn’t muster any enthusiasm. Her attention was fixed entirely on the temple gates

Even as the sun rose higher into the sky, the gates remained shut, and the unease in her heart grew heavier

When Abbot Levinsky was still here, he opened the gates every morning without fail. After Jace arrived, he took over the task and once told her that opening the temple gates each day was like opening the door to one’s heart

But todaywhy hadn’t he come

Was he unwell

The thought sent a ripple of panic through her. Unable to wait any longer, Keira stepped forward and knocked on the door. After what felt like an eternity, someone finally 

answereda lay disciple living at the monastery

Apologies,he said with a slight bow. Master Gregory might have overslept today.” 

Gregory. That was Jace’s monastic name

Hayden and Keira both bowed their thanks and entered the monastery

Does he oversleep often?Keira asked the disciple as we walked

Not in the past, but recently Master Gregory hasn’t been feeling well, so he occasionally rises late,the disciple replied

Her heart skipped a beat. Not feeling well? What’s wrong with him

Without realizing it, her pace quickened. Hayden supported her as they made their way to Jace’s meditation room

Keira knocked on the door, but there was no response

Jace, are you awake?Keira called out, her voice trembling slightly

The disciple with us also called out, using his monastic name: Master Gregory.” 

But the room remained silent

Hayden glanced at her, his expression unreadable. Keira felt a wave of dread wash over her and instinctively pushed the door

Hayden stopped her, his hand firm on her arm. Wait here. Let me go in first.” 

Chapter 899 

He stepped inside

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Moments later, he returned, his face pale and strained in a way Keira had never seen before. He stared at her, his lips pressed tightly together, saying nothing

Keira knew then. Her knees buckled slightly, and she stumbled forward, shoving past him 

and into the room

There, in the stillness of the meditation room, Keira saw Jace lying peacefully on his bed

He was dressed in a simple green robe, a scripture placed neatly beside him. In one hand, he held a piece of paper

The scene reminded her so much of their school days, when he would fall asleep in bed with a book or test paper in his hand

Keira stood frozen, clinging to the desperate hope that he was just taking a nap, shirking 

his duties for a moment of rest

It took her a long time to summon the courage to move. Finally, she reached out with trembling hands and took the paper from his grasp

The words written on it pierced through her like a blade

Life is a cycle, so there is no true birth or death in this world. My departure is merely an early return to be with all of you again

Choosing to leave this way is my way of taking responsibility for myself and freeing my body from the torment of illness

God says that illness and pain are the consequences of one’s sins. I have borne this pain as long as I could, knowing it was mine to endure

But now I choose to let gonot because I cannot endure the pain any longer, but because I do not want those who love me to be burdened with keeping me alive through the cold steel of surgical tools or the chill of intravenous medicines. For me, that would be a torment far greater than the illness itself

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