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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.

here he was. She couldn't chalk

to save countless lives. It wasn't

current circumstances-given

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

Dr. Lane, I'll leave Professor Neumann in

to attend to. Dr. Lane, please

he left the room, leaving Lena and Nate

until Nate finally

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respond, her calm expression unwavering. Nate's voice grew tighter. "I sent you messages. You didn't reply to any

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

Nate wasn't surprised. Part of him had expected

hadn't spoke volumes

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

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

"Alright," Nate said softly.

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

the

armor.

his tone practical. "We can discuss the research

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