Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 765

Glancing at his watch, Nate realized it was nearing midnight. His fingers hovered for a moment before he dialed Keira's number. "Keira, is Lena with you?"

"No... why?" Keira's voice was thick with sleep, but her tone sharpened. "What's going on? You can't find Lena?"

"I just finished up, but I can't reach her. Maybe she's home," Nate replied, keeping his voice steady before quickly ending the call. Next, he dialed Lena's dad.

He and Mr. Lane had exchanged numbers during a previous visit, so he knew it was worth a shot.

"Nate, what's up?" Mr. Lane's voice answered, groggy.

"Has Lena come home?" Nate kept his tone light.

"No, she hasn't been home in a while. Why? Did something happen? You two fight?" Mr. Lane sounded casual.

"No, no fight. I just got back today," Nate said quickly, but Mr. Lane wasn't fooled. He could tell Nat

wouldn't have called unless he was desperate.

pointed questions,

is serious!" Mr. Lane's voice went razor-sharp. "If something's happened to my daughter, how could you not tell me

froze, stammering, "She was fine when I last saw her... at the

where you last saw her! I care where she is NOW!" Mr.

stirred. "What's going on with Lena?" she asked, her

Lena's phone. Still nothing. He finally turned to his wife, grim. "She's not at the hospital, not home, and we can't reach her." "Keira," Mrs.

word, Mr. Lane dialed Keira's

tonight. Nate's call barely registered-I just rolled over and went back to sleep. But when Mr. Lane called, the grogginess disappeared in

Instant

seen Lena," I said, sitting up fal

Silence.

pressed, my stomach twisting, "What's going on? Is

voice came back heavy, edged with panic. "We can't find her. Her phone's

she's asleep?" I offered, but even

her phone by her bed, ready for emergencies. A single buzz could wake

voice tight. "Keira, if you think of anyone she might be