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

was a pause on the other end before Retta's voice

the shower," Lena replied, adding with a little extra cheer, "He told me to take the call

day after tomorrow. He needs to attend the meeting. He

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

about a reminder.

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

think this kind of relationship

it was. Retta wasn't even

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

fight with Retta; she was just being real. Nobody could promise forever, but right now? Nate was the only one she cared about. Retta went silent for

windowsill. With

below snagged her attention-a sleek black car parked

figure inside. She squinted, trying to make out the face, but before she could, the window slid up, and

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out of the

stars and the moon," Lena said, turning back to him and handing over his phone.