In the quiet atmosphere of the grand cathedral, Reverend Michael prepared to deliver his final farewell for Eleanor.

Reverend Michael had spent more than twenty years comforting grieving families inside the old stone cathedral that stood at the center of the town. Throughout his years of service, he had witnessed nearly every emotion imaginable.

He had stood beside families shattered by sudden tragedy, elderly couples saying goodbye after decades of marriage, and parents mourning losses too painful for words. Funerals had become part of his daily life, yet he always treated each ceremony with deep compassion and respect.