Chapter 135— Ayden's Light

The Church of Our Lady of Pilar, in Punta Carretas, looked magnificent that afternoon. Its pale stone walls and bell tower, visible from several blocks away, stood like a beacon of faith in the heart of the neighborhood. Inside, the scent of white flowers mingled with melted candle wax, lingering softly in the air. The Gothic stained-glass windows let sunlight pour through, painting the altar in shades of red, blue, and gold, as if heaven itself were blessing the cere