The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 621

"Keep tracking them down. Don't let a single one slip through the net."

"Yes, Boss."

Nathalie felt completely on edge under Lance's searing gaze. She turned her face away, trying to push him back.

"My chest hurts," he murmured a second later.

Nathalie immediately stopped struggling. Frowning, she asked, "Is your wound getting worse?"

"Nathalie."

He didn't answer her question. Instead, he stared at her face with piercing intensity, calling her name.

Nathalie's heart skipped a beat. Avoiding his eyes, she said, "This isn't the place to talk. We..."

"Why did you choose to leave on your own?" he demanded, his arms locking around her. His gaze was stubborn, effectively cutting off her escape.

Her eyelashes fluttered, but she stayed silent.

"Do you actually care about me? You've accepted me again, haven't you?" Lance couldn't wait for her response. With every word, his eyes brightened, as if fresh life had been breathed into him.

"You're overthinking things." A gentle breeze swept past as Nathalie's calm voice broke the tension. She met his gaze, her eyes completely devoid of emotion. "I just didn't want to drag innocent people down with me. Not only did I keep this from you, but I also told Nicol to stop the other guards from following me. I even told him to stay behind, but he insisted. I didn't want anyone's blood on my hands. I..."

Before she could finish, Lance ducked his head and crushed his lips against hers.

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