The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 569

Thinking about it now, they had been together for eight years, yet it felt like they hardly knew each other at all.

What did those eight years even amount to?

Nathalie lowered her gaze, a bitter, self-deprecating smile flashing across her face before she pushed the feeling away.

On the mat, Nicol picked himself up, dusting off his clothes. "Boss, you've gotten even faster."

Lance replied smoothly, "I'm exactly the same. You're the one slacking on your training."

Nicol felt a sudden pang of embarrassment.

He quietly stepped off to the side.

Lance's expression grew stern. "How do you plan on protecting her if you can't even put up a fight?"

Bagot dropped his gaze. "I'll double my training sessions."

Lance walked over and looked at Bagot. "You're nowhere near ready. Keep training. The bare minimum is surviving ten moves against him."

Bagot gritted his teeth. "Got it. I'll do it!"

Lance then turned to Nathalie. His harsh demeanor melted away instantly, his tone turning remarkably soft. "Did you catch any of that?"

Nathalie hesitated before answering honestly. "You guys moved way too fast. I didn't see a thing."

Lance let out a low chuckle. "Want to learn?"

Her eyes lit up. "You'd teach me?"

"Of course." The smirk on Lance's lips widened. "But you'll have to pay tuition."

Nathalie went deadpan.

She gave him a flat look. "And what exactly is the tuition?"

Instead of answering right away, Lance took a slow, deliberate step closer, his dark eyes locked onto hers.

Noticing the shift in atmosphere, Bagot and Nicol quickly got the hint. They stood up and shuffled toward the door, pretending to be deep in conversation.

"Sure is beautiful weather today, huh?"

"Oh yeah, gorgeous out."

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