Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 845

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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

to save countless lives. It wasn't just important-it was

Nate under the current circumstances-given their breakup-

politely toward Nate. "I'll do my

enthusiastically. "Good, good! Dr. Lane, I'll

got other matters to attend to. Dr. Lane, please help Professor Neumann get settled and ensure the project moves

the room, leaving

stretched between them until Nate finally broke

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voice grew tighter.

her tone crisp and professional. "What's in the past is in the past. I'll work with you for the sake

were sharp, cutting, but Nate wasn't surprised. Part of him had expected her to

that she hadn't spoke volumes

he knew better.

and they'd have plenty of time together.

"Alright," Nate said softly.

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

churned. Nate had been her first love, the

armor.

walk you back," Nate offered, his tone practical. "We can discuss