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.

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

She'd been fine earlier, agreed he should come,

was ice-cold. "Let

She'd lost track of how many times he'd

this from anyone. But for Nate, she'd swallowed it, time and time

couldn't ignore the truth staring her in the face. No matter what she did, she'd

it was time

where's Prof. Neumann?" one of

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hurrying after her.

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

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

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

Her eyes narrowed.

for yourself. If