Chapter 590

If Linda had heard about a wishing tree a few years ago, she might have joined the crowd for the fun of it. Now, she found the concept laughable. These so-called wishing trees were nothing more than a gimmick. If such things worked, the world wouldn't be filled with many regrets. Back then, Linda had revisited countless churches, praying fervently for a lasting relationship with William. People had always said that if you were sincere enough, the prayers offered in the church would be granted. Yet, despite Linda's devotion, things hadn't turned out the way she had hoped. It was all subjective, really—a matter of perspective. On the other hand, Chloe never believed in such things. A staunch atheist, she placed her faith in science and materialism, dismissing ideas of an afterlife or reincarnation. As a child, while others loved hearing mythical stories, she scoffed at them, finding them absurdly childish. Linda had thought Chloe was unique back then, and time had only proven it a