Chapter 10 - Comforting Young Noah And Reassuring Natalie
With the chaotic commotion fading down the long hallway, Dominic turned toward his sister and nephew, his cold demeanor softening completely. He dropped to his knees in front of nine-year-old Noah, placing his large hands gently on the boy's shoulders.
"I'm sorry I wasn't here last night, buddy," Dominic said softly, his voice full of genuine affection. "Nobody is ever going to force you or your mother out of Catherine's cottage, do you hear me?"
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Noah threw his arms around Dominic's neck, hugging his uncle tightly while weeping tears of pure, overwhelming relief. "She said you didn't love us anymore, Uncle Dominic," Noah sobbed into his jacket.
"She lied," Dominic promised, kissing the top of the boy's head before standing up to pull his sister, Natalie, into a warm, protective embrace.
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