Virginity in second marriages by Angela
Chapter 1079: You're not breathing right

The next day.

As soon as he woke up, Matteo received a message from Serena.

After seeing it, Matteo was stunned and then relieved. She had replied.

"Be careful, if something happens, call me."

Then he put his cell phone away and, as usual, washed and dressed for breakfast.

His life had always been very regular and had not changed for many years, nor had he allowed women to approach him.

During the years of his sister's search, Matthew often flew abroad, but he only used his free time without leaving his job at all.

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At the same time, they arrived in the neighboring town. They had driven all evening, so they checked into the hotel for the night. Before going to worship The Shrine of Our Lady they all stopped to rest.

Serena and Anna stayed in the car for two hours, and their backs and waists were very sore from poor posture. When they found the bed, they both lay down on the bed,

The next day everyone was up at ten o'clock to meet.

While they were having breakfast, Luke explained to them.

-I've heard that The Shrine has been very effective for vows, so many people come from all over the country, they say there are many people who come back to give thanks for having their wish granted.

Anna was about to believe it.

-Are you saying that many people come back mainly because the wish is fulfilled?

Luke nodded: -It's true.

Anna looked at him surprised, -Really? I thought everyone came here for peace of mind.

Luca smiled slightly. Indeed, who can be sure of the truth? After making the wish, perhaps he was particularly eager to get, so he would make more and more efforts.

After all, in this world, one cannot get something without doing anything.

It is difficult to get everything you wish for.

Luke said nothing more, but Anna sank into thought.

If it were true, would he be able to achieve his wish?

Thinking about this, Anna quickly lowered her head to eat.

Mrs. Serena, after we eat, we will take a cab from the entrance, they say that there is a newly built road on the mountain, which makes it possible to get halfway up the mountain by car. But I also heard that if we start climbing from the first staircase to the end, this will show sincerity, so there will be more chances to fulfill the wish.

Without waiting for Serena to respond, Anna immediately raised her head to advise.

-Then we climb from the first step!

Luca was speechless.

He reminded her with a glance, -Mrs. Serena is pregnant.

Realizing this, Anna lost her courage: -You're right, if we walk from the beginning, Serena's body may not be able to handle it.

-I'm sorry, Serena, I didn't even think about it.

However, Serena also took Luca's words to heart, looking out the window.

She did not care about the outcome of the worship. The most important thing was that she was sincere. She did not have to respect Our Lady or be superstitious, but she also understood the reason for doing what the locals did.

When they entered a small village that had its own unique customs, they had to obey their rules. If they broke the old customs or did not obey etiquette, it was easy to arouse the displeasure of others. Worship was just like that. It had to be sincere. If the attitude had been incredulous or dismissive, it would have been better not to come.

Thinking about it, Serena said.

-Let's start with the first one.

-Serena?

Anna was a little surprised, -You just said....

-Well, if we're honest, let's show it. Besides, these steps are not long, I'll be able to go up.

-But...

-That's all, I'm not worried, so you don't need to worry about me, I'll tell you if I feel bad.

-All right, if you don't feel well, you need to stop to rest.

-Okay.

After breakfast, the three went directly to the shrine.

There were many people there, including foreign travelers.

Anna could not help but whisper, "Do those foreigners speak English when they make a wish? If they speak English, do you think our saints can understand them? -Well, maybe they know Italian?

-Let's go.

Serena didn't care about the others, so she took a step forward.

From outside the shrine, one could see many trees all around. They said the mountain was famous in ancient times, it was so steep that people had a hard time climbing it, without being careful, it was easy to fall into the abyss.

Later, as time went on, more and more stone steps were built on the shrine. This project took a long time to complete. Later, a Church was built on the top of the mountain. Because it functioned perfectly, it became more and more famous. Gradually many people came because of the fame.

All this had attracted many peddlers who took advantage of the business opportunities. Many stores selling incense and drinks had been opened for pilgrims.

At first, people came for worship, gradually the shrine became a picturesque place, so many visitors also came. The different route was chosen for different purposes.

For example, at first, there was only a stairway path.

Gradually, different paths were built.

They could reach the top of the mountain from any road.

They chose one at random.

After all, the big path had been divided into several small roads with the intention of separating the crowd.

Further on, there would be fewer people on the steps.

When Serena breathed only a little, Anna said panting heavily, -Did I get less exercise? Why do I feel so tired after only a few steps?

Luca saw her panting heavily, so he stopped to show her.

- You are not breathing well, you must....

Then Luca personally gave her a demonstration as Serena slowed her pace.

Under Luca's guidance, Anna was breathing much better. But she still had some doubts, "I walk every day, why don't I feel tired?

Serena looked around and explained.

-Normally you walk flat, but now you are climbing the stairs step by step, you have to push yourself for every step. Can you make it to the top like this?

Serena reasonably said yes, as if she was not tired. Anna couldn't help but complain.

-That's not fair! Serena, we used to be together, how can you not be tired at all? If I can't climb the mountain, shouldn't it be harder for you?

Listening to her, Serena smiled slightly.

She was different from Anna, who at first ran in short strides to have enough energy, even in long strides. Although she stopped from time to time to wait for them, she quickly used up her energy as she slowly recovered.