Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 660

Chapter 660

When Lena saw me, her eyes widened. "Did you mug someone last night or something?"

Even with makeup, my dark circles were glaringly obvious. I didn't bother pretending. "Just couldn't sleep."

Lena didn't pry further, probably assuming it was about Hayden again.

"Where's Nate? Why isn't he here?" I asked, steering the conversation. I'd invited Nate to discuss something about Yuna.

"What, missing him already?" Lena teased.

"Yep, been pining away for him forever," I shot back, grinning.

She poured me a glass of water and slid it across the table." He got called in to check out some case for a friend. Said he'd swing by after he's done."

I sipped the water. "So, how did meeting his parents go? All smooth?"

"Smooth enough. My parents love him-already pushing us to tie the knot as soon as possible."

Her tone was far from excited.

long enough to catch

too

everything feels rushed, like we don't even know each other that well yet," Lena said, shaking her head slightly. "Am I being too picky?" "Kind

liked him," she said, sighing. "But we've barely even dated, and now

and clear-she

was clear she felt stuck, unsure

going to have to sacrifice," I said bluntly. "Otherwise, it's either long-distance or separate

pouted but

together isn't just

to play couples counselor. This was something Lena and Nate needed to figure out for

lately? If it keeps happening, don't ignore it. Come to the hospital tomorrow, and I'll check you out," Lena said, steering the conversation

said, yawning mid-sentence. Drowsiness

don't you head back?" Lena suggested, her tone concerned. "If

fine. I'll wait," I insisted, waving a waiter over to order a

time Nate finally showed up, the caffeine had

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Nate said, sliding into the

caffeinated herself into alertness," Lena teased, though there was a hint of scolding

again. I waved him off before