Chapter 277

"It's nothing, just thought we could grab dinner," Nate said, totally straightforward.

Lena looked a little stunned and didn't reply right away

Just when I thought she was going to blow it again, probably to be all polite or whatever, she surprised me with a simple, "Okay.

Yes!

She wasn't completely clueless. At least she wasn't about to push away a hot guy like Nate.

I mentally high-fived Lena, already imagining how amazing her night would be with her long-time crush. But then Retta chimed in, "It's been ages since we all hung out after graduation. We should definitely have a proper reunion." Wait, what?!

Talk about an overenthusiastic third wheel.

I'd been there before; it was obvious Retta didn't want Lena and Nate to have any alone time.

Lena was finally being brave, and now this uninvited guest was trying to weasel her way in. Even if Lena wanted to go along with it, I wasn't about to let that happen.

me to it. "Retta,

wasn't about to let this chance

for your friend's family member. You might not realize it, but I'm also part of this project. I'll be assisting Nate in the operation." Oh, she was determined

team" card,

could get a word out,

One word popped into my

shutdown than what

personal, then I won't intrude." Then she turned to Nate.

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moment, I was absolutely certain Nate

how he'd just shut down his supposed partner, the way he looked at Lena wasn't how any random guy looked at a

was internally screaming

grabbed Lena and pulled her into a hug, whispering in her ear, "Nate

Lena muttered, still blushing

down Retta for you, and you're still not convinced?" I

want something serious, like a lifelong commitment with just one person,

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