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.

laughed. "So, are

Nate said, no hesitation. "Nothing's

to,"

"I'll handle it. For the

Nate's way of showing how much he cared, so Lena

finishing with the ointment, he stood up.

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

"I'm fine, Nate. I can

in earlier," Nate

let

Wait, are you jealous?"

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Chapter 779

some random guy," Nate sald. But before she could reply, he scooped her up effortlessly. "Still, you're

she argue with that? Whatever Irritation or soreness

relaxed against his chest,

and smiled. "Here's to your reunion feeling better than a honeymoon," I called

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