NovelEnglishChapter 920
Recently, Lena had been in a constant state of distraction. Aaron's decision to sever ties with the Aces weighed
heavily on her mind. He hadn't told her the reason, only saying that she would find out in due time. She could
live without knowing why, but she feared the fallout. When the truth cto light, she worried her grandparents
and her mother would crumble under the weight of the news, collectively breaking down. Aaron had assured her
he would handle everything, but she didn't trust that he could shield the family from such devastation.
Most importantly, she couldn't understand why he would choose to leave the Aces. Could it really be, as the old
saying went, that someone else's child was like an ungrateful wolf?
If it were anyone else, she might believe it, but this was Aaron. She couldn't bring herself to believe he would be
so heartless, so ungrateful.
And yet, he had said it to her himself. It felt so unreal that Lena wondered if she had imagined
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This turmoil took a visible toll on her, to the point that even Nate noticed something was
wrong.
"Are you facing strouble, or are you feeling unwell?" Nate asked, sitting across from her in the cafeteria
during lunch.
Lately, their interactions had been limited to work. Nate hadn't brought up their past relationship again, which
made their conversations easier and more natural.
Still, Lena's troubles weren't something she could share with him. She shook her head lightly. "No, nothing."
Nate didn't press her when he saw her reluctance. Instead, he changed the subject to work." The post-surgery
monitoring for the pregnant woman and her fetus is complete. We can now confirm that the fetal heart
correction surgery was a total success. Lena, who had been closely following the case, nodded. "Aside from
congratulations, I also owe you a thank-you."
The success of the surgery didn't just save a life-it saved a family and spared a mother from lifelong regret. It
was also a beacon of hope for families facing similar challenges. This breakthrough wasn't just medical; it was
profoundly emotional. Ever since Aaron had told her about the brother she never met, Lena had cto realize
how even an unborn child could hold immense significance to a mother.
"You should thank yourself more," Nate replied, bringing a smile to Lena's face.
"Then let's toast to ourselves," she said, lifting her bowl of soup.
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Chapter 920
They exchanged a smile and clinked their bowls together.
"I'll be heading to Mercy Hospital next week," Nate said, catching Lena off guard.
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This place had been just a stop for him, and it was a stop he'd made because of her. Now that their work here
was done, it was tfor him to move on. "Oh," Lena responded softly, unsure what to say
If they had a simple, ordinary relationship, she could have said anything. But because they shared a history, her
words felt weighted. She knew Nate still had feelings for her, and the wrong words might give him false hope.
That was something she wanted to avoid. "Can | take you out to dinner tonight?" Nate asked, extending another
invitation.
Since returning, he hadn't had a chance to be alone with her-not for lack of trying, but because Lena had never
given him the opportunity. Now, with his departure imminent, he wanted to try one last time. There were things
he wanted to say.
After a moment of hesitation, Lena didn't refuse. Instead, she nodded. "Alright. I'll pick the place. | know this area
better."
Nate didn't argue. He knew Lena disliked unnecessary debates over trivial matters.
Before leaving work, Lena sent Aaron a message: [Uncle, | won't be hfor dinner tonight.] Aaron didn't reply.
Lena gathered her belongings and left with Nate.
She had chosen a quiet riverside tavern, a small, cozy spot with few patrons and a pleasant atmosphere.
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