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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.

recovery room for close observation. The first 78 hours are

be with her constantly to

you expect from someone who knows their

Nate's words still had our stomachs in

worry-we're ready for anything." Nate said, so calm and

was the expert, and seeing him so chill about it actually

Prof. Neumann. We really appreciate it," Hayden said again,

soft smile. "You're Lena's

of herself standing beside Nate. It was wild how love could make even the strongest people

help Pro Neumann get

smiled, but there was something softer about it. He doesn't get to

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with post-op care."

at Nate and nudged him lightly. "Go on, get

as Lena turned to leave, she shot me a playful wink before walking

and me left, we

the two of us really understood how

Finally, we could breathe.

I said,

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 a soft kiss to

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