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

Chapter 537

Lindey nodded, letting go of my hand. "I'll call and check on him."

While she dialed, I offered a silent prayer, hoping everyone could finally find some peace.

Her voice drifted through my thoughts. "... Wayne, don't lie to me. Is he really okay?... Alright, I'm coming back. Tell him I was at Cloudscape Monastery, and I saw Rea."

She looked back at me as she spoke. "She's... she's doing well. She's fine. Tell Jace that Rea has forgiven. our family.... Yes, I understand..."

I lowered my head, feeling a wave of closure wash over me, finally letting go.

After Lindey left, I stayed, listening to Abbot Levinsky's chanting as dusk settled over the mountain. Only then did I finally start down the path.

Lena picked me up, grinning as she held out a bunch of sunflowers. "Congrats on your fresh start."

She got it-she knew this trip had helped me let go of all the anger and resentment I'd been carrying. I'd finally freed myself.

I hugged her, and later, we headed over to Mr. Seth's pub for a drink. We didn't go crazy, but we stayed long after everyone else had left, just soaking in the quiet. Eventually, we called Mr. Seth over, and the three of us shared another round. "Mr.

open forever," Lena said, throwing an arm around my shoulders. That way, when

Seth laughed. "If you two don't have any teeth by then,

a whole generation

fell silent for a moment, until Mr. Seth raised his glass, clinking it

end in mind. Doesn't really matter if it's sooner

think of his late daughter. It seemed he'd

with purpose," I said, lifting

resentment finally behind me, I felt like a new person. I'd come to terms with everything- the messy history with the Johnstons and

other constantly at work-hard to avoid, really. But now? It didn't

would tease him, joke about his love life, and I'd jump right in without a second thought. I even went with Ron to

course, he looked insane. Custom suit, that sharp, cool expression-the kind

Ron sighed. "Ms. Kay,

a total catch, right? Letting him go might be your biggest

to play

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