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.

She couldn't chalk this up

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

current circumstances-given their breakup- might be complicated, it

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

Warren beamed, slapping the table enthusiastically. "Good, good! Dr. Lane, I'll leave Professor Neumann in your

to attend to. Dr. Lane, please

left the room, leaving Lena

stretched between them until Nate

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

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

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

she hadn't spoke volumes about her

help but wish for immediate forgiveness, even though he knew better. These things took time, and he was

and they'd have plenty of time together. He'd earn

"Alright," Nate said softly.

not, I need to get back," Lena replied, her

churned. Nate had been her first love, the one who consumed

armor.

tone practical. "We can discuss the