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 you skipping

no hesitation. "Nothing's

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

it.

of showing how much he cared, so Lena didn't

he

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

I can walk These

carried you in earlier,"

froze, then let out

Wait, are you jealous?"

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Chapter 779

before she could reply, he scooped her up effortlessly. "Still, you're my girlfriend.

Irritation or soreness she'd

against his chest, letting hin carry her

smiled. "Here's to your reunion feeling better than

chuckle at my

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