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Chapter 784

"You broke up with Nate, and he just... said nothing?" I blinked at Lena, low-key stunned.

She gave this tiny, tired smile. "Maybe he's done, too. Now he can live his life however he wants-no nagging, no guilt trips."

Yeah, right. That sounded more like her venting than anything

"Be real. Was breaking up just you blowing off steam? Or did you mean it?"

Lena shook her head. "No, I've actually thought it through."

I snorted, and she laughed. "Seriously. Since I told him to come back to Kehlmark, I've been asking myself-what do women really want from love and marriage? "Stability, someone to rely on, right? If he can't give me that, I can give it to myself. So why hold on to love or marriage?"

"Uh, maybe for keeping things... physically interesting?"

She cracked up. "Oh, please. If th

"Oh, please. If that's all you want, you can 'buy' it-any flavor, any style,

swap it out when you're bored."

me over the edge. "Dr. Lane, you're

with you, no matter what. I know

and you need to vent-or grab

against mine. "But,

"What's up?"

birthday is today. I can't dodge it

hounding her

might cut

are you so freaked out? Is your grandpa

her eyes. "You're hilarious.

want to see Uncle Aaron,

She didn't deny it.

awkward incident? The one where you, uh, accidentally saw a little too much? That was forever

Chapter 784

giving

Lena frowned. "Unless what?"

my hands.

you're implying." She shoved my arm. "He's my

sighed, long and heavy. "It's just awkward, okay? And after... well, after he saved me, it's

in her voice made me pause. "Just what?

quickly. "Anyway, will you come with me?

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