
Tbh I don't want them to go back together, it would be awkward

I'm just guessing, but I think while she thought he was dating that woman, he thought that she forgot about him or ran away with some other dude. I don't think he even knew that she died shortly after he left.
And I think the priest tries to resolve this while digging into the story. Right now he knows more about the truth then the both in question
Trans done on point! Gold