Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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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.

with the potential to save countless lives. It wasn't just

with Nate under the current circumstances-given their

Nate. "I'll do my best to support Professor Neumann's

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

other matters to attend to. Dr. Lane, please help Professor Neumann get settled

left the room, leaving Lena and Nate

until Nate finally

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grew tighter. "I

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

were sharp, cutting, but Nate wasn't surprised. Part of him had expected her to assign the project to someone

hadn't spoke volumes about

even though he knew

plenty of time together. He'd earn her forgiveness, piece by piece,

"Alright," Nate said softly.

discuss? If not, I need to get back," Lena

churned. Nate had been her first love, the one who consumed her youth. Pretending indifference wasn't easy, but she

armor.

back," Nate offered, his tone practical. "We can

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