The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 544

"He was gambling on the odds," Lance pointed out.

"Which makes him a massive idiot," Octavia snapped without a hint of sympathy. "Taking a bullet was his own damn fault. I just hope this finally knocks some sense into him."

Nathalie glanced at her, mildly taken aback by her harshness.

Catching the look in the rearview mirror, Octavia chuckled softly. "Don't look so shocked. I just expect better from him. The kid has absolutely zero real-world skills, but when it comes to creating a mess, he's a prodigy. I keep waiting for him to grow up and stop pulling these amateur stunts."

Nathalie lowered her gaze. "He was trying to protect Damaris."

Octavia let out a heavy sigh. "The tragic lovesick fool. If he had just woken up and confessed his feelings to her properly, none of this disaster would have happened. I honestly don't know what goes through his head. He's got sawdust for brains."

Nathalie fell completely silent.

A heavy quiet settled over the interior of the SUV.

When they arrived at the hospital, Bagot was out of surgery and recovering in a private VIP suite.

The bullet had been successfully extracted from his thigh, though he was still unconscious from the anesthesia.

The sharp scent of antiseptics hung in the air. Arthur Crawford stood rigidly by the bed, deep in conversation with the head surgeon.

Noticing their arrival, he waved a dismissive hand, prompting the doctor to excuse himself.

Arthur turned to Octavia. "Your mother is admitted a floor up. Go check on her later. The shock really took a toll on her."

Octavia nodded curtly. "Got it."

Arthur gestured to the unconscious Bagot. "When he wakes up, tell him to draft the divorce papers immediately. Make him sign them and file for the annulment right away."

Octavia eyed him skeptically. "Why don't you tell him yourself?"

Arthur's expression hardened. "Because he actually listens to you."

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