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, Nate and I have something else to discuss."

Lena! She wasn't about to let this chance

Instead, she flashed a cool smile. "I know it's 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 surgery team" card, it was going to be tough

say something, but before she could get a word out, Nate

One word

could've been a better shutdown than what Nate just

second, it looked more like she was in pain than trying to keep her cool. She shoved her hands into her coat pockets, forcing a wry smile. "If it's personal, then I

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was absolutely certain Nate had feelings

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

screaming with excitement for

grabbed Lena and pulled her into a hug, whispering in her

still blushing and

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

lip. "Honestly, I want something serious, like a lifelong commitment with just one person, you know? And I'm not good at socializing or dealing with

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