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 you skipping work

no hesitation. "Nothing's

what you need to," Lena said, her voice

handle it. For the next few days,

was Nate's way of showing how much he cared, so Lena didn't push

he

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

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

you in earlier," Nate

then let

Wait, are you jealous?"

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

that? Whatever Irritation or soreness she'd felt

relaxed against his chest, letting hin

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

help but chuckle at