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.

as she picked up the call.

was a pause on the other end before Retta's voice came through. "Where's

adding with a little extra cheer, "He told me to

that Prof. Ridley is coming the day after tomorrow. He needs to attend the meeting. He should head back

him know. Anything else?" Lena asked, keeping her tone casual, though she knew

about a reminder.

could've texted or waited. She'd called now, at this exact

think this kind

Retta wasn't

I'm not worried about forever. I'm focused

right now? Nate was the only one she cared about. Retta went silent for a moment, then hung

windowsill. With a quick tap, she opened the

but something below snagged her attention-a sleek black car parked outside. It

a figure inside. She squinted, trying to make out the face, but before she

you staring

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to him and handing over his phone. She relayed Retta's reminder about the professor but left out the