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.

"I get it, but you know how families are. They just want to be sure-see if there's any way

left Lena now clawing at him. She'd been fine earlier, agreed he

glare was

hand dropped, her expression freezing She'd lost track of how many times he'd hit her with this kind of chill-and it

Normally, she wouldn't tolerate this from anyone. But for

truth staring

was the case, it was time to stop

Roane, where's Prof. Neumann?" one of the

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hurrying after her.

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practiced, apologetic smile. " Prof. Neumann

practically had to beg to see him, and after a few rushed

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

Her eyes narrowed.

yourself. If love was off the table, Retta