Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Natalia tried to compose herself, her eyes locking with Hamilton’s.

“Just a bit of an upset stomach,” she said naturally, bending down to splash some water on her face.

Hamilton observed her silently.

It felt like an eternity before he finally turned and left the room. Only when she sensed his gaze had vanished did Natalia allow herself a small sigh of relief.

After washing up, she reached for her medicine and headed into the bedroom. She took the pills, one by one, just as Scarlett had prescribed. As she swallowed the last one, Hamilton happened to walk in.

His eyes landed on the pillbox on the nightstand. Hands in his pockets, he strolled over and picked it up.

“Where did you get these medicine?”

“The hospital.”

“When?”

Natalia paused for a moment, “The night of the emergency room visit.”

Hamilton’s eyes narrowed slightly and said, “I never knew you had a stomach issue. It got this bad all of a sudden?”

Natalia offered a small smile, “It’s always been there, and you just might not have noticed.”

Hamilton paid attention to her, but his concern was always limited to her interactions with other men. As for her health, that didn’t seem to be on his radar.

“Is that so?” Hamilton didn’t press further. “If you’re feeling unwell, you should get some rest.”

“Alright.”

Natalia grabbed her pajamas and headed to the bathroom. When she came out from her shower, Hamilton was gone from the room.

Natalia dried her hair, and a knock came at the door. She opened it to find the delivery guy from Hamilton’s favorite diner standing there.

“Mr. Fowler noticed you didn’t eat dinner, and with your stomach upset, he ordered you a vegetable soup.”

Natalia accepted it with a “Thank you.

She carried the soup back to her room. Her stomach was indeed empty, but she had no appetite. Yet, for the sake of the baby, she forced down the soup.

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Chapter 19

down, she soon drifted

of her phone’s insistent buzzing. Picking it

up?

Jenkins, my brother’s had a bit too much to drink.

up, Natalia replied, “Sure, send me

from Alden popped

Royal Nightclub.

A private booth.

find Hamilton lounging on the sofa, a cigarette dangling from his fingers, his mood seemingly foul but showing

glanced at Alden

Jenkins, I lost at truth or dare. I was dared to call you, to get you

finally chuckled, “It’s

care that she was feeling

crept in, and she closed her eyes

Fowler, if you don’t need anything, I’ll be going.”

“Come here.”

tossing out

stay, but defying Hamilton’s order would likely

Jenkins, since you’re here, stay and play

upon her, Natalia had no choice but to take a seat.

soon as she sat down, Hamilton wrapped an arm around her waist. His chin rested on

you

stiffened, “I thought you really had too much to drink.”

softly, “Have you ever seen me drunk, Ms.

ever

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restrained. He never allowed himself to

social events.

“I’m sorry.”

was all Natalia could

lazy. “No need to apologize. I was just curious if you would come running

long as it’s about you,

casually remarked,

he leaned away.

‘foolish‘. It was mostly mockery laced with a hint

won’t you join

but the others were not so keen on

Ms. Jenkins? It’s just a

so long and never

the room buzzed with their voices, Natalia looked at

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