章 149: Huge Puzzle

"Now that we are settled, may I ask why you came here?" The nun's voice was soft and sweet and very reassuring. I could listen to her for hours while she spoke. "I mean, this place is a two hour drive from town and that makes me think that you came here for a very important reason." She added, her amber eyes peering through exquisite eyelashes. 

She gracefully picked her teacup and brought it to her lips. Patiently, she waited for a response. Her curious eyes swept on our faces.

A momentary silence draped over the room as we observed each other.

The nun calmly sip on her tea as if she was giving us enough time to express our intention.

I took a deep breath as I constructed the words inside my thoughts before speaking them. The best thing I should do now is to tell Sister Bella Rose about the truth. She's a good person and she wouldn't judge us.