Chapter 439

I woke up the next morning as soon as Hayden slipped out of bed. I wandered to the balcony, just in time to spot Nate getting into his car.

He was holding Lena's hand-not in a full-on PDA way, but there was definitely something there. Like, they clearly had a night..

Then, right on cue, Retta appeared, looking effortlessly chic in her beige blouse and white pants. Honestly, without her lab coat, she could've been straight out of a fashion magazine.

She was obviously trying to catch Nate's eye, probably hoping to throw Lena off her game.

"Nate, good morning!" Retta called out, flashing her most charming smile, acting like it didn't faze her that Lena had totally stayed over.

Nate barely glanced her way, just nodded. "We're all waiting on you."

I had to grin. He wasn't giving her anything. He definitely knew about her little stunt last night.

Retta's smile slipped for a second, and she shot Lena this look, like, 'How dare you tell him what I said. Lena? Totally unbothered. She just smiled right back. "Yep, told him if he's late, you guys aren't waiting." Retta's face tightened, but Nate cut her off before she could say anything. He turned to Lena, taking her hands, his voice all soft, "You should head back. We'll chat later, and once I'm settled, you can join me." The way he looked at her was so full of affection, it was almost too much for me, even from up here. Can't imagine how Retta felt, having to watch that.

After a few more seconds, Retta got into the car with a huff and slammed the door. Classic.

around Nate, whispered something in his ear, and gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. I was hit with second-hand PDA so hard I almost felt bad for Retta.

tugged at my heart. I was

I wiggled my fingers

I spotted Hayden still

headed to the bedroom. "I'll get

she walked in, I gave her

next door to eavesdrop, or were you backing

just wanted to switch up the view. Add

my neck with a smirk. "You're definitely living

to peek down her shirt. "And you finally

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my hand away, fixing her collar. "Should I have saved it for

to head to the living room, but she

out, fully dressed. He nodded at Lena.

table, and I ordered

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