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.

was. She couldn't chalk this up to

with the potential to save countless

working with Nate under the current circumstances-given their breakup- might be

nodding politely toward Nate. "I'll do my best to support Professor

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

added, "I've got other matters to attend to. Dr. Lane, please help Professor Neumann get settled

he left the room, leaving Lena

them until Nate finally broke

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expression unwavering. Nate's voice grew tighter. "I sent

crisp and professional. "What's in the past is in the past. I'll work with you for the sake of the project, but I expect

but Nate wasn't surprised. Part of him had

that she hadn't spoke

for immediate forgiveness, even though he knew better. These things took

He was here now, and they'd have plenty of time together. He'd earn her forgiveness, piece by piece, until

"Alright," Nate said softly.

anything else to discuss? If not, I need

first love, the one who consumed her youth.

armor.

back," Nate offered, his tone practical. "We can discuss the research on