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.

a faint, almost resigned smile, her tone softening with a coaxing edge. "I get it, but you know how families are. They just want to be sure-see if there's any way to find a better solution." Her attempt at gentleness didn't land. Nate's reply was

She'd been fine earlier, agreed he should come, but the anxious weight in his gut wouldn't budge. "Nate," Retta called again, grabbing

glare was ice-cold. "Let

how many times he'd hit

Normally, she wouldn't tolerate this from anyone. But for Nate, she'd swallowed it, time and

steps urgent and unrelenting, Retta couldn't ignore the truth staring her in the face. No matter what she did, she'd never have

was the case, it was time

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

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hurrying after her.

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sorry," she said with a practiced, apologetic smile. " Prof. Neumann

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

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

Her eyes narrowed.

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