Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

Scarlett held the ultrasound results in her hands with a furrowed brow. “Threatened

miscarriage,” she muttered, handing the sheet to Natalia.

“That darned man, would it kill him to take a break for once?” Natalia’s voice was tinged with bitterness as she lay back on the bed, eyes shut, trying to steady her swirling emotions.

Scarlett paced the room restlessly. “Maybe we should just tell him.”

Natalia opened her eyes after a moment of silence. She contemplated, yes, perhaps it was time to confront Hamilton. If she didn’t, the stress he put her through could very well end this pregnancy prematurely. Even if telling him wouldn’t guarantee the baby’s safety, she couldn’t bring herself to make the tough call alone. It was time to let Hamilton share the burden.

“I’ll think of how to break it to him.”

Scarlett looked at Natalia, concern etched on her face. “You’ve made up your mind?”

Natalia forced a wry smile. “Dragging this out isn’t solving anything.”

Scarlett nodded in agreement. “Better to make the decision and cut ties now. Then you can kick him to the curb and live your life–free and happy!”

The bitterness returned to Natalia’s throat. “I still need to earn money for my mom’s medical bills. Where’s the freedom in that?”

Scarlett clucked her tongue sympathetically. “How’s your mom doing lately? Any better?”

Natalia shook her head. “Same as always.”

They were interrupted by a sudden call.

“Natalia!”

Turning around, Natalia saw Graham, his face swollen beyond recognition, his hands wrapped in thick bandages.

Was it you who had me beaten up?” Graham’s voice was a roar of anger directed

I had wanted you hurt, I’d have had you taken

“You-”

think you’re doing?” Scarlett quickly stepped between them. “Make one more move, and

but continued to

this,” he spat

Chapter 13

“What’s all

couldn’t help but curse. She looked at Natalia and asked, “Why do you always end up with these kinds

dryly. “Must be what

“You find this funny?”

can I

anything. Graham had taught her that lesson early on, and Hamilton had only confirmed it. Tears were

Graham beaten up, did you?”

“No.”

“Then who did?”

of people who might want to take a swing at Graham–he owed money to half the city. Any one of his creditors might have decided to give him a taste of

twice before he abruptly hung up. She stared

never

the time Natalia’s IV drip was finished, it was two in the morning. Scarlett had work the next

were still up, whispering among themselves.

everyone up and chattering at this hour?” Scarlett

“Eveleen Schafer just came in. Man, you have no idea what a

who seemed

with some fans. Really, it was nothing, not even a scratch, but you know stars–they make a drama out of a

gossiping, speculating about the handsome man who had accompanied Eveleen, wondering if he might be

to pry

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