Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 764

"The number you are trying to reach is currently unavailable."

Nate stared at his phone, frustration creeping in as the automated message played for the fifth time.

Something wasn't right. Even if Lena was in surgery, her phone would usually just ring Completely unreachable? That wasn't like her.

Could her phone have died? Maybe, but in their line of work, that was rare. They always stayed connected-for emergencies, if nothing else. "Nate."

"Retta's voice cut through his thoughts..

He slid his phone into his pocket and looked up, his expression cold and unreadable. He didn't bother saying anything.

Retta noticed his mood but pressed on anyway. Mr. Jahn's family still has a few questions for you."

"Didn't I already explain everything?" Nate's voice was sharp, a warning in every syllable.

almost resigned smile, her tone softening with a coaxing edge. "I get it, but you know how families are. They just want to be sure-see if there's any

Lena now clawing at him. She'd been fine earlier, agreed he should come, but the anxious weight in

glare was ice-cold.

track of how many times he'd hit her with this kind of chill-and it was

pride. Normally, she wouldn't tolerate this from anyone.

he walked away, his steps urgent and unrelenting, Retta couldn't ignore the truth staring her in the

was the case, it was

one of the

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hurrying after her.

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with a practiced, apologetic smile. " Prof.

"What an arrogant doctor! We practically had to beg to see

it from his perspective. He and his girlfriend haven't seen each other in months. Today was probably their only chance- "Any man who's so obsessed with a woman that he

Her eyes narrowed.