"... O Lord! I, a grievous sinner, have offended Thee. Now, for love of Thee above all things, I repent wholeheartedly for my sins, I repent wholeheartedly for my sins, I repent wholeheartedly for my sins, and I am resolute never to offend Thee again, hoping that Thou wilt pardon all my sins... Amen."
[Chest Striking].
After one cycle, Charlotte once again clasped her hands, continuing to recite her penitential prayer in front of the crucifix. The repeated chest striking seemed incapable of cleansing the guilt within her heart.
The color of that fleeting skin lingered in her mind.
Until suddenly, the chapel door opened and Charlotte heard footsteps, startling her to her feet. It turned out to be Delan Mammy.
"Charlotte, my child, what is the matter? Why do you look so startled?" Delan Mammy approached Charlotte and gently pressed her forehead.
"Mammy, I... I can't calm down." Charlotte was truly ashamed to confess what she had done.
