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

Chapter 449

Chapter 449

I caught on quick. "And when you walk out, the director's gonna freak. You're Seavora's top OB-GYN- they'll be begging you to stay."

"Exactly. I'm hitting two birds with one stone. By the end of this mess, I might even snag the deputy director spot."

Lena's ambition wasn't off the charts-she was just gunning for deputy director.

I couldn't help but laugh. "When life throws mud, you make a whole garden out of it."

Lena shot a look at my phone and tilted her head toward it. "Use that VIP status of yours and book me a flight."

Classic Lena. She made a move, and the world would scramble to catch up.

I pulled out my phone and had her ticket booked before she even finished her water. Then I drove her home so she could pack.

As we pulled up to the airport, I raised an eyebrow. "Didn't the director tell you to stay for the investigation?"

She just laughed. "And you're only asking now? Does it even matter?"

this was the plan all

want, they don't need me for anything. So, why should I

Nate you're coming? He's gonna flip when you

he and Retta have been up to behind

guard. "Wait, you don't trust

she said, pausing for a second. "It's about human nature. No guy's immune

have been through every heartbreak herself, but she'd seen enough

said, pulling her in for

for the exit, feeling a mix of pride and worry

Jace. Literally. There was no avoiding it-he was right there, suitcase in

out of town. Despite everything, we weren't enemies, so I went for casual. Where are

""Houston."

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too? But then I brushed it off. Whatever. It wasn't my problem

stared, clearly waiting for me to ask more.

I shrugged. "Not really."

don't care

together, my questions annoyed him.