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

think I'll skip out on this

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

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

decided not to push her. "Alright, you head back. I'll

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

happens, you'll be the first to know,"

toward the peak, then pressed her hands together briefly. "The powers that be up there will keep

I set off up the

my pressing on. Lena's words

teeth and

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

was tough,

the gates of Cloudscape Monastery, I offered my wish: "May this world be free of harm, free of broken families, and may kindness fill every heart." Afterward, I

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

felt like my heart was

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