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

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.

to it. "Retta,

wasn't about to

about the surgery 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 to tag

part of the surgery team" card, it was going to

she could get a word out, Nate spoke up.

word popped into my head:

better shutdown than what

her coat pockets, forcing a wry smile. "If it's personal, then I won't intrude." Then she turned to Nate. "But we really should get going. It's not good to keep Dr. Warren waiting." Nate nodded at us, but his

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absolutely certain Nate had

aside how he'd just shut down his supposed partner, the way he looked at

was internally screaming with

her into a hug, whispering in her ear, "Nate

way," Lena muttered, still blushing and

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

I want something serious, like a lifelong commitment with just one person, you know?