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

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Chapter 653

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Nate finally brought it up. Lena had thought about it before, so when he asked her now, she didn't even hesitate with her answer.

"What about you? Why not come back and work here?" she countered instead.

Nate stilled for a moment. "I can't right now."

He didn't offer an explanation, and Lená didn't push. Instead, she said, "I don't want to move overseas."

That was the end of it. Sensing her mood dip, Nate pulled her close. "I'll apply to come back next year." "Okay," Lena murmured, her eyes fluttering shut.

"You get some rest. I'll take a quick shower," Nate said, getting up and heading to the bathroom.

Lena opened her eyes but didn't move, staring blankly at the ceiling. She'd always thought long-distance

relationships were no big deal, but now she knew just how exhausting they could be.

Suddenly, Nate's phone buzzed. Lena glanced at the screen, spotting the name. "Nate, it's Retta," she called out. "Answer it," Nate replied casually from the bathroom, his tone completely unfazed.

smirked as she picked

end before Retta's voice came through. "Where's

a little extra cheer, "He

him that Prof. Ridley is coming the day after tomorrow. He needs

it. I'll let him know. Anything else?" Lena asked, keeping her tone casual, though she

about a reminder.

waited. She'd called now, at this exact moment, for a

spoke again. "Lena, do you really think this

was. Retta wasn't even trying to hide her

know," Lena answered. "But I'm not worried about forever.

forever, but right now?

windowsill. With a quick

at the night sky, but something below snagged her attention-a sleek black car parked outside. It

She squinted, trying to make out the face, but before she could, the window

are you staring

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Chapter 653

fresh out of the

the stars and the moon," Lena said, turning back to him and handing over his phone. She relayed Retta's reminder about the