Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 845

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Lena gave me a quick glance and smiled. "Don't worry, the baby's doing great. I'll check on you again later."

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After leaving my room, Lena headed straight to the director's office. The moment she stepped inside, her breath caught-Nate was sitting on the couch next to Dr. Warren.

But Lena, ever composed, quickly recovered. "Dr. Warren. Professor Neumann."

The formal title hit Nate like a punch. He wanted to call her Lena, but the name stuck in his throat.

"Dr. Lane, please take a seat," Dr. Warren said warmly, gesturing to the chair next to Nate.

Lena sat down, calm and professional, while Dr. Warren's gaze bounced between the two of them, clearly sensing the tension.

"You already know Professor Neumann, so I'll skip introductions," Dr. Warren began. "He's made a groundbreaking breakthrough in fetal cardiac correction during pregnancy, and he's chosen our hospital as the pilot site. Dr. Lane, you'll be collaborating closely with him on this project."

Lena's heart clenched. She was familiar with Nate's research-he'd told her about it long ago. At the time, he hadn't planned to conduct trials in their home country, much less her hospital.

Now, here he was. She couldn't chalk this up to coincidence.

significant, with the potential to save countless

circumstances-given their breakup- might be complicated, it wasn't

toward Nate. "I'll do my best to support

slapping the table enthusiastically. "Good, good! Dr. Lane, I'll leave

to. Dr. Lane, please help

the room, leaving Lena

Nate finally

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Nate's voice grew tighter. "I sent you messages. You didn't reply to any of

in the past is in the past. I'll work with you for the sake of the project, but I expect you to keep everything

of him had expected her to

spoke volumes about her

couldn't help but wish for immediate forgiveness, even though he knew better. These things took time, and he

wasn't discouraged. He was here now, and they'd have plenty of time together. He'd earn her forgiveness, piece by piece,

"Alright," Nate said softly.

have anything else to discuss? If not, I need to get back," Lena replied,

calm exterior, her emotions churned. Nate had been her first love, the one who consumed her youth. Pretending indifference wasn't easy, but she clung to it

armor.

tone practical. "We can discuss the research on the

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