Page 21 of A Play for Love

“Ella, why don’t you go see if June needs any help,” Nathan spoke.

“Okay. I love you, Mom.”

“I love you too, baby.” I smiled.

CHAPTER8

Nathan

“I’m worried about you.” I sat on the edge of the exam table and held her hand.

“I’ll be fine. There’s no need to worry about me.”

“Well, I can’t help it. It’s not like you to yell at people like that. You really let my brother have it. I can only imagine how you let Ella’s principal have it.” My lips formed a smirk.

“I’m in a lot of pain, Nathan.”

“I know.” I leaned over and kissed her forehead. “You’re having that surgery as soon as we get back from our honeymoon. Understand me?”

“Yes. I understand.” She sighed.

“Is the wedding planning too much for you? Is that why you were not being careful at the studio?”

“No. Not at all.”

“Then what is it?”

The door opened, and Conner and Giuseppe stepped in.

“Look who I found in the hallway.” Conner grinned.

“Miss Sofia, it’s good to see you again.” Giuseppe walked over and grabbed her hand. “Dr. Conner told me you injured yourself.”

“It’s not a big deal, Giuseppe,” Sofia spoke.

“Yes, it is,” Conner said.

“Dr. Nathan, it’s also good to see you.” We shook hands. “Dr. Jackson told me about your wedding, and I am looking forward to making it as special as possible for you.”

“You’re available for our date?” I asked him.

“I will always be available for my favorite family.” He grinned.

“See, isn’t he awesome?” Conner patted Giuseppe’s back.

He pulled his phone from his pocket and looked at it.

“I’m available next Tuesday at five o’clock if you want to come into the shop and get everything picked out.”

“That’ll be fine,” I said. “Thank you, Giuseppe. We appreciate it.”

“You’re welcome. I need to run and get back to the shop. Sofia, feel better, love. I’ll see you both next week.” He walked out of the room.

After Conner gave Sofia the injection, Lindsey securely put on her brace.

“It needs to stay locked for two weeks,” she said. “You can take it off while you sleep and take a shower. But if you do any walking, it must go back on.”

“Thanks, Lindsey,” I said.

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