Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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As I did, I caught a glimpse of Retta. Her face was tight with jealousy, fists clenched at her sides. The envy was written all over her, and it made my chest tighten.

Before I could think, I said, "Prof. Roane."

Retta snapped out of her daze. She looked at me, her voice icy, almost robotic. "The patient will be moved to recovery in thirty minutes."

Then she turned and walked away, frustration practically radiating off her.

I nudged Hayden and whispered, "She's jealous."

Relieved about Yuna, Hayden squeezed my hand. "Yeah, Prof. Neumann handled that perfectly."

Wait, what?

I blinked, looking between Nate, still wrapped around Lena, and Hayden, who just nodded like he e was in on something.

It hit me then-Nate's little PDA wasn't just about loving on Lena. It was a clear message to Retta, who clearly had a thing for him, setting boundaries. And at the same time, it reassured Lena where she stood. Hayden didn't need to spell it out, guys just get each other in ways we sometimes miss.

Nate began, shifting back into full doctor mode, "during the operation, your sister lost a lot of

room for close observation. The first 78 hours are critical to

be with her constantly to

expect from someone who knows

words still had our stomachs in

place. Don't worry-we're ready for anything." Nate

the expert, and seeing him so chill about it actually

you, Prof. Neumann. We really appreciate it," Hayden said again, full

Lena's eye with a soft smile. "You're Lena's friends. No need to be so

quiet, gentle version of herself standing beside Nate. It was wild how love could make even the strongest

why don't you help Pro Neumann get some rest? We'll head to the

He doesn't

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with post-op care."

at Nate and nudged him lightly. "Go on, get back to it. We'll catch up at

and as Lena turned to leave, she shot me a playful wink before walking

and me left, we

of anxious waiting had drained us, and only the two of us really understood how exhausting it had

Finally, we could breathe.

here," I said,