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

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.

laughed. "So, are

no hesitation. "Nothing's more important

kidding. Work's still more important. Go do what you need to," Lena said, her

"I'll handle it. For the next few

of showing how much he cared, so Lena

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

hospital wasn't necessary. Still, after everything that went down tonight, she was wiped. She got up, ready

her eyes. "I'm fine, Nate. I can walk These little scrapes don't slow me

in earlier," Nate

let

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

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

against his chest, letting hin carry her

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

but chuckle at