Father Adrian sat across from Isabella in the quiet study, the weight of her confession still hanging heavily in the air. He rubbed his temple, trying to maintain his composure.“Miss Isabella,” he said, his deep voice firm but gentle, “if we are going to continue these sessions, you must fight those sinful thoughts. You cannot keep dwelling on what happened that night. I am your priest. This is a place for spiritual growth, not temptation. If you are truly serious about seeking God’s guidance, you have to let those memories go.”Isabella looked down at her hands, her fingers twisting together in her lap, she was conflicted. Part of her knew he was right, she should feel ashamed, she should want to forget. But another part of her–a darker, hungrier part didn’t want to forget at all.“I understand, Father,” she whispered. “I’ll try. I really will. I want to be better.”Father Adrian nodded, though his expression remained tense. “Good. Then we will meet three times a week. Here, in this
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