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.

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

in his chest was impossible to ignore, the unease that had started when he left Lena now clawing at him. She'd been fine earlier, agreed he should come, but the anxious weight

was

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

her pride. Normally, she wouldn't tolerate this from anyone. But for Nate, she'd

steps urgent and unrelenting, Retta couldn't ignore the truth staring her

it was time to stop

Prof. Neumann?" one of

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hurrying after her.

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herself. "I'm sorry," she said with a practiced, apologetic smile. " Prof. Neumann had

"What an arrogant doctor! We practically had to beg to see him, and after

passed through Retta's eyes, but she kept her tone calm and understanding. "Please 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

Her eyes narrowed.

world, you had to look out for yourself. If love was off the table, Retta would