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.

few pointed

"If something's happened to my daughter, how

was fine when I last saw

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

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

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. Lane said

Mr. Lane dialed

tired tonight. Nate's call barely registered-I just rolled over and went back to sleep. But when Mr.

Instant

Lena," I said, sitting up fal

Silence.

stomach twisting, "What's going on? Is

panic.

asleep?" I offered, but even as I

always kept her phone by her bed, ready for emergencies. A single

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