hapter 387 Chapter

387

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.

be in the recovery room for

constantly

kind of professionalism you expect from

our stomachs in knots. "What if rejection

place. Don't worry-we're ready for anything." Nate said, so calm and

the expert, and seeing him so chill about it

Neumann. We really appreciate it,"

soft smile. "You're Lena's friends. No need

usually so bold and fiery with me, was suddenly this quiet, gentle version of herself standing beside Nate. It was wild how love could make even the

Pro Neumann get some rest? We'll head to

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

+25 BONUS

Chapter 387

with post-op care."

lightly. "Go on, get back to it.

small nod, and as Lena turned to leave, she

just Hayden and me left, we

waiting had drained us, and only the two of us really understood

Finally, we could breathe.

here," I said,

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 Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255