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.

to save countless lives. It wasn't just

Nate under the current circumstances-given their breakup- might be complicated, it

said, nodding politely toward Nate. "I'll do my

good! Dr. Lane, I'll leave Professor Neumann in your

Dr. Lane, please help Professor Neumann get settled and

that, he left the room, leaving Lena

Nate finally broke

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Nate's voice grew tighter. "I sent you messages.

and professional. "What's in the past is in the past. I'll work with you for the sake of the project, but I expect you

of him had expected her to assign

she hadn't spoke volumes about her dedication-and her

immediate forgiveness, even though he knew better. These things took time, and he

and they'd have plenty of time together. He'd earn her forgiveness, piece by piece, until the

"Alright," Nate said softly.

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

her calm exterior, her emotions churned. Nate had been her first love, the

armor.

offered, his tone practical. "We can

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