Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 773

Chapter 773

"Mmhmm," Lena mumbled. The sting was way worse now than when she'd first scraped it.

Nate hesitated. "I'll be gentler.

"It's not the pressure," she whispered, barely audible.

He got what she meant. "Lena, I'm sorry. I couldn't protect you or find you sooner."

He didn't need anyone else piling on-he was already kicking himself. What kind of boyfriend couldn't even keep his girl safe?

"I never blamed you," Lena said, looking straight at him. And she meant it. This wasn't on him; it was part of the deal with her job.

"But I blame myself," Nate admitted, his eyes glued to her injuries. Guilt and heartbreak were all over his face.

Lena leaned in, switching to a playful tone. "Then show me some care. I'm hurt, so you've gotta pamper me."

He couldn't argue with her when she looked at him like that.

"Alright," he said.

"So, are you

said, no hesitation.

do what you need to," Lena said, her voice steady. She

said firmly. "I'll handle it. For the next few days, you're

of showing how much he cared, so Lena didn't push

with the ointment, he stood up. "Let's

seriously hurt, so staying in the hospital wasn't necessary. Still, after everything that went down tonight, she was wiped. She got up, ready to leave with him,

"I'm fine, Nate. I can walk These

in earlier,"

then let out a

Wait, are you jealous?"

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before she could reply, he scooped her up

Irritation or

against his chest, letting hin

out and smiled. "Here's to your reunion feeling better

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