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.

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

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

was ice-cold.

many times he'd hit her with this kind of

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

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

the case, it

one of the patient's family

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hurrying after her.

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smile. " Prof. Neumann

the family member. "What an arrogant doctor! We practically had to beg

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 to

Her eyes narrowed.

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