Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 763

Retta's words were definitely meant to pressure Nate.

For once, he didn't argue. Yeah, he was crazy talented, but the world didn't always care, Even the best could get left in the dust if they didn't play the game right.

Lena wasn't about to make it worse for him. Even if Retta was laying it on a little thick, better safe than sorry. The last thing she wanted was for his career to tank because of them. That kind of strain could mess up everything. "Retta's right, Nate. You should go," Lena sald her voice calm.

This wasn't about Retta-It was about him.

Nate hesitated, like he wanted to argue, but instead, he brushed his fingers along her cheek. "I'll make it quick and come right back to you."

"Okay," she murmured.

He leaned in, kissing her slow and steady. "Wait for me."

Smiling, Lena nudged her forehead against his before giving him a playful shove. "Now go. Don't drag it out."

As Nate walked away, Retta nodded briefly at Lena before falling into step beside him.

ache settled in her chest.

Everything okay?" The night-shift nurse looked

"Just wanted to check on yesterday's patient. How's she doing? Any family

from her husband's family has shown up. It's just her

"Honestly, I see this kind of thing all the time-families that just don't care, Makes me think

medicine-it was about keeping spirits up, too. "Don't let a few bad cases kill your faith in love. There's still plenty of good

gave her a wistful smile. "Easy for you to say, Dr. Lane. You've got the perfect boyfriend who's totally obsessed

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didn't share the nurse's optimism. Thinking about her long-distance thing with Nate-and how even now, work kept stealing their moments

the thought. It was her

with me to

Nate's face flashing in her mind. "I can't tomorrow. I

going on. Lena, your

have to