Chapter 773

"Mmhmm," Lena mumbled. The sting was way worse now than when she'd first scraped it.

Nate hesitated. "I'll be gentler.

"It's not the pressure," she whispered, barely audible.

He got what she meant. "Lena, I'm sorry. I couldn't protect you or find you sooner."

He didn't need anyone else piling on-he was already kicking himself. What kind of boyfriend couldn't even keep his girl safe?

"I never blamed you," Lena said, looking straight at him. And she meant it. This wasn't on him; it was part of the deal with her job.

"But I blame myself," Nate admitted, his eyes glued to her injuries. Guilt and heartbreak were all over his face.

Lena leaned in, switching to a playful tone. "Then show me some care. I'm hurt, so you've gotta pamper me."

He couldn't argue with her when she looked at him like that.

"Alright," he said.

"So, are

said, no hesitation. "Nothing's more important

do what you need to," Lena said, her voice steady. She knew how much his

Nate said firmly. "I'll handle it.

much he

finishing with the ointment, he

she was

I can walk

you in earlier," Nate

then let out

Wait, are you jealous?"

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Chapter 779

uncle, not some random guy," Nate sald. But before she could reply, he scooped her up effortlessly. "Still,

with that? Whatever Irritation or soreness she'd felt

his chest, letting hin carry

nearby, I watched the scene play out and smiled. "Here's to your reunion feeling

but chuckle at my

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