My heart dropped. “Did something go wrong with the tests?”


    Lena shook her head, her hands tucked into her white coat pockets. “No, It’s the donor–there’s an


    issue on their side.”


    I frowned. “What?”


    “The donor’s a brain–dead patient. The family had agreed to donate, but now they’ve changed their


    minds.”


    I got it. The donor was a match. If they backed out, Yunb would have to wait. Again.


    And who knew how long?


    “Do we know why?” I asked.


    Lena pursed her lips. “No clue. The details are confidential. We just got the notice.”


    I thought about Yuna, how excited she’d been. This would crush her.


    “So, Nate called Hayden away for this?”


    “Probably,” Lena said, giving me a light nudge. “Don’t worry. Nate will figure something out. But for


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    “Yeah, well, if she can’t stay in the hospital for surgery, maybe we could, like, discharge her and


    take her out for a bit,” I said.


    “Your future sister–inw, your call,” Lena teased.


    I nudged her back. “Speaking of, how did things go between you and Nate? How far have you guys


    gotten?


    “Gotten where? We’ve had, like, two whole days off. I’m always on call, and he’s buried in overtime.


    There’s barely time to get anywhere,” Lena joked, making meugh.


    “Seriously, if the world doesn’t explode, you two don’t get a break. How are you even gonna date at


    this rate? I teased.


    “Hey, date or not, we’ll figure it out. Challenges are meant to be ovee, right? I’ve already got


    some ideas,” Lena said, always full of ns, like the true boss she was.


    I gave her a curious look. “Oh yeah? Like what? You’re not gonna quit your job and follow him


    around, right?”


    “Pfft, no way. I n on bing the youngest professor in obstetrics. Why would I chase after a


    cardiologist?” she replied, super sure of herself.


    She had a point. No way would Lena ever give up her career for anyone, especially not love.


    “Years of crushing, and now it’s happening. You know what you’re doing better than I do, so I’m


    staying out of it.” I raised my hands like I was surrendering.


    Lena’s eyes flicked to the ring on my finger. “So… you and Hayden nning the wedding after


    Yuna’s surgery?”


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    Honestly, I hadn’t even thought about it.


    “But Hayden’s not exactly swimming in cash. If he covers the surgery, he might not have enough left


    for the wedding. And knowing his type, he won’t want you to settle for anything less than perfect.


    You might be waiting a while,” Lena pointed out


    I remembered the phone call I overheard earlier. “Lena, does Hayden strike you as someone who’s


    broke?”


    “Not really, but you know what they say–never judge a book by its cover. Some people look all


    fancy in designer clothes, but their phones are blowing up with debt collection texts. Others keep it


    simple but have bank ounts loaded with cash,” she said, thinking out loud.


    “So, do you think Hayden’s one of thetter?”


    Lena shot me a look. “You’re asking me if your fiancé is rich or broke? How is that my business?”


    “I’m just as clueless as you are, which is w


    anted your opinion. You’re the one with all the


    rtionship experience,” I teased,ying it on thick. “Isn’t that right, Love Guru?”


    Before Lena could respond, her phone rang. She nced at the screen and picked up. “Hello?…


    Wait, what? Okay, I’ll be right there.”


    She hung up, turning back to me. “I’ve gotta head back to the department. There’s an issue with


    one of the patients and their family.”


    “Sounds serious,” I said, waving her off, “Go, go.”


    But just as Lena started to leave, I suddenly felt a warm sensation… below.