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Lena gave me a quick glance and smiled. "Don't worry, the baby's doing great. I'll check on you again later."

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After leaving my room, Lena headed straight to the director's office. The moment she stepped inside, her breath caught-Nate was sitting on the couch next to Dr. Warren.

But Lena, ever composed, quickly recovered. "Dr. Warren. Professor Neumann."

The formal title hit Nate like a punch. He wanted to call her Lena, but the name stuck in his throat.

"Dr. Lane, please take a seat," Dr. Warren said warmly, gesturing to the chair next to Nate.

Lena sat down, calm and professional, while Dr. Warren's gaze bounced between the two of them, clearly sensing the tension.

"You already know Professor Neumann, so I'll skip introductions," Dr. Warren began. "He's made a groundbreaking breakthrough in fetal cardiac correction during pregnancy, and he's chosen our hospital as the pilot site. Dr. Lane, you'll be collaborating closely with him on this project."

Lena's heart clenched. She was familiar with Nate's research-he'd told her about it long ago. At the time, he hadn't planned to conduct trials in their home country, much less her hospital.

couldn't chalk this up

the potential to

circumstances-given their breakup- might be complicated,

said, nodding politely toward Nate. "I'll do

"Good, good! Dr. Lane, I'll leave Professor Neumann in

Dr. Lane, please help

he left the room, leaving Lena and Nate

until Nate finally broke It. "Lena,

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voice grew tighter. "I sent you messages. You didn't

and professional. "What's in the past is in the past. I'll

words were sharp, cutting, but Nate wasn't surprised. Part of him

spoke

wish for immediate forgiveness, even though he knew better.

He was here now, and they'd have plenty of time

"Alright," Nate said softly.

anything else to discuss? If not, I need to get back," Lena replied,

her calm exterior, her emotions churned. Nate had been her first love, the one who consumed her youth. Pretending indifference wasn't easy, but

armor.

Nate offered, his tone practical. "We can

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