Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 535

"Then why did you make a wish for everyone?" I asked, puzzled.

The smile faded from Lena's face. "Over the years, I've seen too many women fighting cancer, too many babies who never got a chance to see the world, too many heartbreaking goodbyes. "Every time I see it, it hurts... I just wish I didn't have to see it anymore.

"I think I'd be a lot happier that way.

She took my hand. "So, in a way, my hope for everyone is also a hope for myself."

In that moment, I looked at Lena, and there was something almost radiant about her, like she was shining from within.

She didn't seem to notice and asked, "Are you sure you want to climb all the way up? You could just make your wish from here. It's all about what's in your heart, right?"

"I'm going up," I said, feeling my hesitation disappear.

"Are you sure you're up for it? You could come back with me," she suggested, watching me closely.

I nodded. "I can handle it."

the mountain. "Once I'm up there, I'll put in

laughed. "Thanks, but I think I'll

she'd stick with me, especially if she was worried, so I sensed something

could possibly be wrong? Don't overthink it. I just don't love hiking, you know? Remember the one time I tried? I was practically crawling by the end." Lena sighed. "I dread hiking more

push her. "Alright,

at the mountain. "I don't feel great about

be the first

hands together briefly. "The powers that be up there

and I set off

recent storms, but I pushed through, gritting my pressing on. Lena's words echoed in my mind. For

teeth and

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something stirring inside, like a flame I hadn't felt

tough, but

harm, free of broken families, and may kindness fill every heart." Afterward, I went to find Abbot Levinsky. He wasn't reciting any scriptures; instead, he was quietly

remembered that once lit a sanctuary lamp for me. I couldn't help but look closer. Sure enough, there was

my heart was caught