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 work

said, no hesitation. "Nothing's more

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

said firmly. "I'll handle it. For the next few days, you're

how much

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

tonight, she was wiped. She got up, ready to leave with him, but

I can walk These little scrapes

in earlier,"

then let

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

Whatever Irritation or soreness she'd felt melted away

against his chest, letting hin

your reunion feeling

chuckle

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