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Chapter 660
Chapter 660
When Lena saw me, her eyes widened. "Did you mug someone last night or something?"
Even with makeup, my dark circles were glaringly obvious. | didn't bother pretending. "Just couldn't sleep."
Lena didn't pry further, probably assuming it was about Hayden again.
"Where's Nate? Why isn't he here?" | asked, steering the conversation. I'd invited Nate to discuss something
about Yuna.
"What, missing him already?" Lena teased.
"Yep, been pining away for him forever," | shot back, grinning.
She poureda glass of water and slid it across the table." He got called in to check out scase for a friend.
Said he'd swing by after he's done."
| sipped the water. "So, how did meeting his parents go? All smooth?"
"Smooth enough. My parents love him-already pushing us to tie the knot as soon as possible."
Her tone was far from excited.
I'd known her long enough to catch it instantly.
"You don't sound too thrilled about that."
"It's not that I'm unhappy. It's just... everything feels rushed, like we don't even know each other that well yet,"
Lena said, shaking her head slightly. "Am | being too picky?" "Kind of," | admitted, not sugarcoating it. "You've
liked him for so long."
"I have liked him," she said, sighing. "But we've barely even dated, and now it's all about marriage. And with him
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She trailed off, her worry loud and clear-she wasn't ready for a long-distance marriage.
It was clear she felt stuck, unsure how to resolve the distance problem.
"One of you is going to have to sacrifice," | said bluntly. "Otherwise, it's either long-distance or separate lives."
Lena pouted but stayed quiet.
Being together isn't just about love.
Honestly, with my own life still a train wreck, | wasn't exactly equipped to play couples counselor. This was
something Lena and Nate needed to figure out for themselves.
"Have you been losing sleep a lot lately? If it keeps happening, don't ignore it. Cto the hospital tomorrow,
and I'll check you out," Lena said, steering the conversation back to me.
"No, it's just last night," | said, yawning mid-sentence. Drowsiness was creeping in, but | couldn't leave before
Nate arrived.
"Why don't you head back?" Lena suggested, her tone concerned. "If it's important, you can call him tomorrow."
"I'm fine. I'll wait," | insisted, waving a waiter over to order a double shot of coffee.
By the tNate finally showed up, the caffeine had worked its magic, and | was wide awake.
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"Sorry I'm late," Nate said, sliding into the seat..
"Rea's already caffeinated herself into alertness," Lena teased, though there was a hint of scolding in her voice.
Nate apologized again. | waved him off before signaling the waiter to bring out the food.
Over lunch, | brought up Yuna's health.
"I've looked through her checkup
reports,” Nate said. "She's doiagm
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His words eased sof my worry,
but then | thought about Yuna's
heart-Narelle's heart. And Wade
Yuna ied bu Whe only cared
abot her because of that heart. The
thought made my stomach twist.
"Has she been feeling sick or acting
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| avoided mentioning Wade and
instead told him about Yuna's plans
for college. Both-Lela ahd Nate were
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After the meal, they offereda ride, but | turned them down. Nate's visits were rare, and | didn't want to cut
into their ttogether.
Or so it seemed.
Instead of heading home, | made my way to the bar where Tanya worked.
| ordered a drink and settled into a seat, letting the music buzz around me.
It didn't take long for Tanya to notice me.
| noticed her too, right away. | could feel the dissatisfaction radiating off her at the sight of me.
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