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 chalk this

project was significant, with the potential to save countless lives. It wasn't just

circumstances-given their breakup- might be complicated, it

"I'll do my best to support

slapping the table enthusiastically. "Good, good! Dr.

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

left the room, leaving Lena and

Nate finally broke It.

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

past. I'll work with you for the sake of the project, but

wasn't surprised. Part of him had expected her to assign

fact that she hadn't spoke volumes about

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 her forgiveness,

"Alright," Nate said softly.

If not, I need to get back," Lena replied, her expression perfectly

beneath her calm exterior, her emotions churned. Nate had been her first love, the one who consumed her

armor.

practical. "We can discuss the research on