The Unwavering Heart That Broke (Nathalie and Lance) novel Chapter 773

Chapter 773

In the dim, suffocating gloom of the basement cell, Bagot’s trembling hands swiped through the email threads one by one.

He clenched his jaw so hard it ached, utterly unable to process that Lance-the man he had trusted with his life-had sold him out.

But the evidence was right there in black and white, feeling like a physical

blow to the face.

He squeezed his eyes shut in pure agony. Knowing that Damaris was being held prisoner by this monster, and that Lance had known all along… wasn’t he terrified that Nathalie would find out?

Or was he just that arrogant, convinced his secret alliance with Lawrence would never see the light of day?

Hah… you really could never know a person’s true colors.

”

Lawrence took another shower, changing into a fresh set of clothes to completely scrub away the metallic stench of blood before returning to

the master suite.

Damaris was deeply asleep. She lay on her side, one leg tangled in the plush duvet, exposing the smooth, unbroken line of her back.

Lawrence leaned over, pressing a delicate kiss to her bare shoulder. His blue eyes burned with a dark, unhidden obsession.

He wrapped his arms around her, breathing in her scent with a greedy desperation. “I love you, baby,” he murmured.

When Damaris finally woke up, she was completely engulfed in

Lawrence’s embrace. His large frame cocooned her entirely, treating her like a possessive life-sized pillow.

Her brow furrowed instantly. She wrenched herself free and rolled out of

Chapter 773

his grip.

But before her feet could even touch the floor, a heavy, warm body

plastered against her back. Lawrence rested his chin on her shoulder, his arms locking tightly around her waist.

“Baby, why didn’t you sleep a little longer?”

His voice was still thick with sleep, the words trailing with a cloying

neediness.

Damaris pried coldly.

Lawrence

neck. “T

bit.”

Ann

rs apart. “I’m not tired anymore,” she replied

d her right back, pressing a kiss to the nape of her with me a little longer. We’ll go see your present in a

across her face. She shot up, shoving him away hard. “I d. Do you speak English? Why do you constantly have to

t up on his knees, his eyes snapping open in genuine shock. mediately leaned toward her. “I’m sorry, baby. If you don’t eep, we won’t. I’ll get up too.”

dark circles under his eyes and clearly desperately needed the

he refused to let her out of his sight.

ding by the bed, Damaris dodged his outstretched hand. “You sleep. ve me alone. I just want some space for five minutes.”

thout another word, s

t of clothes. She

e moment

cating

for the walk-in closet, grabbing a fresh

get outside and breathe.

d, he clung to her like a

possible to breathe.

d back, Lawrence smiled. “Baby, you’re just ou? You want me to get some decent rest?”

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