After getting to know each other for a while, she then brought me to offer my prayers.
"You have to be sincere, yeah. God will bless you and let you give birth to a smart, chubby boy."
Although I did not believe in God, sincerity led to spirituality. Facing the statue, it was hard for me to not be in awe. With that, I also said my prayers sincerely.
I hope I could leave here smoothly and return to Whaldorf City.
I muttered silently in my heart.
Aunt Nessa helped me up, then we went to the front to burn some incense.
"If you pray sincerely, your wish will definitely come true.” Then, she came to me and placed a hand on my shoulder.
I nodded slightly and acted accordingly while Aunt Nessa continued talking, "You’ll have good fortune. It seems there is hope."
I hoped so.
The smell of incense was everywhere here, and I could not take it anymore, so I pulled Aunt Nessa's clothes. "Aunt Nessa, I'll be heading back first."
"There’s no rush. The village chief said we’ll be having a welcome banquet for you right here since it’s your first time in the village."
I frowned. How did they turn this into such a lively occasion? I waved my hands again and again, "Please don't bother. I..."
"It’s not a bother. Every bride here will experience it once."
Knowing that it was useless to refuse them, I did not bother saying anything else. A banquet it was, then.
After some time, Aunt Nessa took me to the open space next to the temple. There was a lot of delicious food served on a large round table, and they were all famous local dishes. I was flattered.
A man who appeared rather dignified came to us. "So, you’re Wanda. Come and sit."
"He's our village chief."
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