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."

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

especially if she was worried, so I sensed

on the arm. "What could possibly be wrong? Don't overthink it. I just don't love hiking,

not to push her. "Alright, you head back.

"I don't feel

the whole way, and if anything happens, you'll be the first to know," I said, holding out my hand for a fist

up toward the peak, then pressed her hands together briefly. "The powers

bumped fists, 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

teeth and

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something stirring inside, like a flame I

tough, but I

heart." Afterward, I went to find Abbot Levinsky. He wasn't reciting any scriptures;

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

my heart was