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

hesitation. "Nothing's

was kidding. Work's still more important. Go do what you need to," Lena said, her voice steady. She knew how

handle it. For the next few days,

of showing how much he cared,

with the ointment, he stood up. "Let's

tonight, she was wiped. She got up,

"I'm fine, Nate. I can walk These little scrapes don't

in

then let out

Wait, are you jealous?"

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Chapter 779

guy," Nate sald. But before she could reply, he scooped her

argue with that? Whatever Irritation or soreness she'd felt melted away

relaxed against his chest, letting hin carry

scene play out and smiled. "Here's to your reunion feeling better than a honeymoon," I called out, my tone

chuckle at my own

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