Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 441

"Lena-" I started.

But before I could say more, she cut me off. "Do you think I can still catch Nate if I chase after him now?"

She definitely shouldn't, even if she had a shot.

She couldn't go back to work yet, but she also couldn't just leave Kehlmark while the investigation was going on.

"Don't overthink it. Tanya's just lashing out, like a cornered animal." Lena paused, then added, "Honestly, we should be the ones recommending her for a psych evaluation."

Her attempt to lighten the mood didn't land for me. She flicked her fingers against my forehead, reading my mind. "Stop. This isn't your fault."

How could it not be?

Tanya's whole problem with Lena was totally because of me. Plus, I'm the one who called Lena in when Tanya's condition got worse.

If I hadn't called her, Lena might not have even been the one to do the surgery.

to deal with her," I said, already moving toward

my arm. "If you go in now, she'll think she's

she thinks she can push this." I could feel the anger rising in my chest. Tanya was like one of those snakes you try to help, and it bites you anyway. Lena knew me well enough to recognize that look. "Fine, but keep your head on straight. Don't let her

"And you?" I asked.

director's

in my throat.

dumb. If you lose it, you're playing right into her hands," Lena

"I won't. She's leaving

heading for the director's office while I made my way

his usual cocky smirk

him. At least now he knew better than to mess with

today," I teased,

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start," Brad shot

I crooked my finger at him. "Come here. I've got a question

okay? It won't happen again.