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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

with the potential to save countless lives. It wasn't just important-it

though working with Nate under the current circumstances-given their

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

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

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

that, he left the room, leaving Lena and

until Nate finally broke It. "Lena,

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Nate's voice grew tighter. "I sent you messages. You

past is in the past. I'll work with

of him had expected her to assign the project to someone else

fact that she hadn't spoke

even though he knew better. These things took time, and he was

discouraged. He was here now, and they'd have plenty of time together. He'd earn

"Alright," Nate said softly.

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

the one who consumed her youth. Pretending indifference wasn't

armor.

tone practical. "We

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