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, Nate

is serious!" Mr. Lane's voice went razor-sharp. "If something's happened to my daughter, how could

was fine when I last saw her... at the

don't care where you last saw her! I care where she

with

Lena's phone. Still nothing. He finally turned to his wife, grim. "She's not at the hospital, not home, and

word, Mr. Lane dialed Keira's

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

Instant

said, sitting up fal "I'm at

Silence.

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

came back heavy, edged with panic. "We

but even as I said

I'd ever met. She always kept her phone by her bed, ready for emergencies. A single buzz could wake her, so this? This wasn't

keep looking," Mr. Lane said, his voice tight. "Keira, if you think of anyone she might