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 up the

other end before

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

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

let him know. Anything else?" Lena asked, keeping her tone

about a reminder.

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

"Lena, do you really think this

was. Retta wasn't even trying

answered. "But I'm not worried about forever. I'm focused

wasn't trying to pick a fight with Retta; she was just being real. Nobody could promise forever, but right now? Nate was the only

the windowsill.

but something below snagged her attention-a sleek black

just enough for her to spot a figure inside. She squinted, trying to make out the face, but before she could, the window

are you

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fresh out of the

over his phone. She relayed Retta's reminder about