Chapter 31

Matilda's Diary

"Oh that's interesting." I said as I looked between the two, my stomach burning with jealousy. This woman was so pretty and had things I wanted from him already, but who knew what she was getting from him now. "Do you visit often? Will you be joining us for morning mass?"

"When I'm able to and I'm near town I do drop in to check in with him. I do worry. I am glad to see that someone is taking care of Evan here. He needs it," the woman laughed lightly. "As for mass, I will pass at this unfortunately. Unfortunately, I am not, how do I say it, a part of the church. Only passing through to catch up with a good friend. Don't tell my husband he will be upset that he doesn't get the same treatment." she joked, laughing along with Father. I giggled slightly myself, but only to be polite. I was feeling horrible about this whole thing. It was like a fire had been set under me. Something about the whole thing made me want to jump the priest and show that he was mine now. Even tho