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."

toward the monastery at the top of the mountain. "Once I'm up there, I'll put in an extra wish on

"Thanks, but I think I'll skip out

she was worried, so I sensed something

possibly be wrong? Don't overthink it. I just don't love hiking, you know?

to push her. "Alright, you head back. I'll go

"I don't feel great about

fine. I'll text you the whole way, and if anything happens, you'll be the first to

hands together

and I set off

was rough, nearly washed away by the 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 in a

was tough, but I made

every heart." Afterward, I went to find

row of softly glowing lamps on a cabinet in the prayer hall. I remembered that once lit a sanctuary lamp for me. I couldn't help but look closer. Sure enough, there was a lamp with my name on it, and beside it were lamps for my

my heart was caught in a