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.

are

Nate said, no hesitation. "Nothing's

still more important. Go do what you need to," Lena said, her

fine," Nate said firmly. "I'll handle it. For the

of showing how much

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

so staying in the hospital wasn't necessary. Still, after everything that went down tonight, she was wiped. She got

I can

you in earlier,"

let out

Wait, are you jealous?"

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Chapter 779

not some random guy," Nate sald. But before she could reply, he scooped her

Irritation or soreness she'd felt melted away

against his chest, letting hin carry her

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

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