The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 300

When Madonna found out something had happened to Lance, her legs nearly gave out. She’d lost one son before, when Jackson’s plane went down, and the pain of that day had never really faded. She could barely breathe back then, and for so long afterward, she just walked around with that ache in her chest, struggling to find her footing again.

Eventually, she threw herself into aid work. Traveling the world, seeing sc much life and death, somehow she managed to let go of some of that hurt. But now, hearing that Lance–her only remaining son–was hurt, it al came crashing down again. The thought of losing Lance was unbearable He was all she had left. Nothing could happen to him. She wouldn’t

survive it.

She raced

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Lan

ital, anxiety clawing at her with every step. She dyguard what little he knew, learning only that th Nathalie when it happened.

saw Aaron in the hallway, she demanded answers. He Lance was going to be okay, but he never explained what happened, always keen

1. ot. Now, finally face–t the truth.

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together as she

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his words vague. Madonna’s nerves

Nathalie, she just needed to

htly, more out of desperation than say anything, her lips pressed

1. s. There was something complicated

ed-” Nathalie started, but Aaron appeared

Would you like to go in and see him?” Aaron spoke quickly.

up, confused. Why was she being interrupted? What was

ying to hide?

e, really, you should see Lancentle’sHe’s safe now,” Aaron added, irging her.

a stepped between themelsheShe’s not going anywhere until I know >pened,” she said firmly, heaveaving no room for debate.

ed, her voice tremblinglag sase she faced Nathalie. “Tell me ig. What happened techty my son?”

on Nathalie’s handang tightened even more, making Nathalie flinch.

shaky breath, Nathathalie finally spoke. “He… he took a bullet for

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it the hallwaywaya Madonna’s eyes went wide with shock. “A bullet? n had a gunguth@How could that happen in Cabinda?”

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shookder herabead, helpless. “I don’t know. I swear, I have no ideala

a waveered, her body swaying. Aaron stepped in to steady her

escoutould fall.

alangizgaze softened for a second, but then she turned back to apa, pain sharpening her words. “So it should have been you in 1 noy my son.”

ahe frowned but didn’t protest.

i did you upset so badly they’d try to shoot you? My God, so

here?” Madonna shuddered at the thought. She’d always e beneved uty was safe, but now… now, nothing felt secure.

ook toward Nathalie grew colder, more distant. “You’re the one who ged this trouble with you. Solve it yourself. Don’t pull strunor people your chaos.”

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