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

courtesy of her phone’s insistent buzzing. Picking it up, she

up? It’s late.”

too much to drink. Could you

Natalia replied, “Sure,

the address from

Royal Nightclub.

A private booth.

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

at Alden sitting beside him.

or dare. I was dared to call you, to get you here by any means. I’m so sorry–I didn’t think you’d actually come.”

still, then finally chuckled, “It’s okay.”

his expression unreadable. He didn’t seem to care

her eyes

if you don’t need anything, I’ll be

“Come here.”

terse, tossing

stay, but defying Hamilton’s order would likely result in a worse outcome for her.

here, stay

Natalia had no choice

waist. His chin rested on

you come?”

really

softly, “Have you ever seen me

she ever seen Hamilton

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and restrained. He never allowed himself to get drunk, even

social events.

“I’m sorry.”

Natalia could

need to apologize. I was just curious if you would come running for

Natalia admitted, “As long as

remarked,

he leaned

laced with a hint that

won’t you

declined, but the others were not so keen on

Ms. Jenkins? It’s just a game.”

for so long and never played together. You wouldn’t let us down.

room buzzed with their voices, Natalia looked

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