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. "Nothing's more important

you need to," Lena said, her

firmly. "I'll handle it. For the next few

showing how much

he

that went down tonight, she was wiped. She got up, ready to leave with him, but

fine, Nate. I can walk These little scrapes don't slow me

carried you in earlier," Nate

let out a

Wait, are you jealous?"

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But before she could reply, he scooped

argue with that? Whatever Irritation or soreness she'd felt

chest, letting hin

watched the scene play out and smiled. "Here's to your reunion

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