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As I did, I caught a glimpse of Retta. Her face was tight with jealousy, fists clenched at her sides. The envy was written all over her, and it made my chest tighten.

Before I could think, I said, "Prof. Roane."

Retta snapped out of her daze. She looked at me, her voice icy, almost robotic. "The patient will be moved to recovery in thirty minutes."

Then she turned and walked away, frustration practically radiating off her.

I nudged Hayden and whispered, "She's jealous."

Relieved about Yuna, Hayden squeezed my hand. "Yeah, Prof. Neumann handled that perfectly."

Wait, what?

I blinked, looking between Nate, still wrapped around Lena, and Hayden, who just nodded like he e was in on something.

It hit me then-Nate's little PDA wasn't just about loving on Lena. It was a clear message to Retta, who clearly had a thing for him, setting boundaries. And at the same time, it reassured Lena where she stood. Hayden didn't need to spell it out, guys just get each other in ways we sometimes miss.

"Mr. Hart," Nate began, shifting back into full doctor mode, "during the operation, your sister lost a lot of blood.

two full transfusions. She'll be in the recovery room for close observation. The first 78 hours are critical to

nurse will be with her constantly to address

professionalism you expect from someone who

ourselves for the risks, Nate's words still had our stomachs in knots. "What

Don't worry-we're ready for

expert, and seeing him so chill about it

really appreciate it," Hayden said again,

Lena's eye with a soft smile. "You're Lena's friends. No need to

quiet, gentle version of herself standing beside Nate. It was wild

help Pro Neumann get some rest? We'll

about it. He doesn't

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with post-op care."

and nudged him lightly. "Go on, get back to it. We'll catch up

and as Lena turned to leave, she shot me a playful

just Hayden and me left, we glanced at

had drained us, and only the two of

Finally, we could breathe.

here," I said, opening my

pulling me into a tight embrace-way more affectionate than Nate had been with Lena. His hug was warm and intense, like he was letting go of all the tension from the past six hours. He pressed

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