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

Chapter 764

"The number you are trying to reach is currently unavailable."

Nate stared at his phone, frustration creeping in as the automated message played for the fifth time.

Something wasn't right. Even if Lena was in surgery, her phone would usually just ring Completely unreachable? That wasn't like her.

Could her phone have died? Maybe, but in their line of work, that was rare. They always stayed connected-for emergencies, if nothing else. "Nate."

"Retta's voice cut through his thoughts..

He slid his phone into his pocket and looked up, his expression cold and unreadable. He didn't bother saying anything.

Retta noticed his mood but pressed on anyway. Mr. Jahn's family still has a few questions for you."

"Didn't I already explain everything?" Nate's voice was sharp, a warning in every syllable.

you know how families are. They just want to be sure-see if there's any way to find a

started when he left Lena now clawing at him. She'd been fine earlier, agreed he should come, but the anxious weight in his gut wouldn't budge. "Nate," Retta called again, grabbing his

was

her expression freezing She'd lost track of how many times he'd hit her with this

wouldn't tolerate this from anyone. But for Nate,

couldn't ignore the truth staring her in the

it was time

of the

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hurrying after her.

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composed herself. "I'm sorry," she said with a practiced, apologetic smile. "

sharp snort escaped the family member. "What an arrogant doctor! We practically had to beg to see him, and after a

try to see it from his perspective. He and his girlfriend haven't seen each other in months. Today was probably their only chance- "Any man who's so obsessed with a woman that he ignores his responsibilities won't go far," the relative snapped. "A doctor prioritizing romance over patients? Where's the ethics in that?" With a final, bitter huff, they stormed off. Retta's gaze followed them as they angrily pulled out their phone, loudly announcing they'd be calling Prof. Hemington

Her eyes narrowed.

for yourself. If love