Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 47

Chapter 47

Natalia paused for a moment, then let out a dry chuckle. “Yeah, it’s quite…refreshing.”

Hamilton watched her silently for a few beats before speaking up, “Let’s put Eveleen’s chapter to rest, shall we? No need to dredge it up at every turn.”

The reproach in his voice was unmistakable.

Natalia felt the bitter taste of defeat. “Mr. Fowler, you saw everything, didn’t you? Did I bring up the issue? Didn’t I tell you that what happened had nothing to do with Eveleen?”

Hamilton’s face contorted with displeasure. “You said as much, but is that what you really think?”

“So I’m not even allowed to think now?”

Hamilton glanced at her and said nothing more.

Natalia’s discomfort was palpable, her whole demeanor off–kilter. Walking was a struggle for her; her legs were shaky, yet she was too proud to ask Hamilton for help.

Hamilton frowned at her stumbling, but eventually, he bent down and scooped her into his

arms.

“I can walk on my own. You might want to check on Ms. Schafer; she’s hurt too, and because of me. That’s a weight I can’t bear.”

Hamilton looked at her, his gaze icy. “I’m not keen on being treated like a jerk again.”

A dull ache settled in Natalia’s chest. So that was it. He was only doing this to avoid being labeled a jerk.

“There’s no one left for me but Scarlett. Don’t worry, I’ve made things clear to her. I’m well aware of what I mean to you, so no one will call you a jerk.”

Hamilton snorted softly. “I don’t need anyone to judge whether I’m a jerk or not. As for you, I’m just fulfilling my obligations. Don’t think there’s anything special about it.”

Natalia’s lips were taut. After a moment, she laughed bitterly, “Of course, I’ve always known. there’s nothing special about me to you.”

Hamilton remained silent. With a stoic face, he carried her to the car. They had switched cars; his usual ride must have been sent for cleaning.

The drive home was silent.

Once there, Hamilton carried Natalia upstairs. It seemed he was just as he said, fulfilling his obligation. Not out of compassion, nor guilt, simply because he felt it was his duty. The duty of a man who had gotten her pregnant, nothing more.

At the door, before Hamilton could unlock it, it swung open from the inside.

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figure approached. “Mr. Fowler.”

nodded, then looked down at

now on, she will take care of your meals and well–being.”

refuse. She did need someone to

Scarlett help, and he certainly wouldn’t do it himself. So, it was only natural to find someone else for the job.

you for

no trouble at

the bedroom without

when she awoke, she’d shown no signs of

ignore the heaviness in his chest, but seeing her still–pale face, he couldn’t help

there anything you’d fancy

under

make some chicken soup. Will you

don’t have

If you don’t care

a bowl of the chicken soup and make sure she

The nanny nodded.

stared at the bowl brought to

don’t want

Jenkins, please try to have

Natalia knew her refusal would only trouble the nanny, but she truly couldn’t stomach it. “I’d prefer

I’ll make you some vegetable broth.”

took away the soup, and Hamilton’s frown deepened. “She didn’t eat?”

asked for something

a moment, then said, “Prepare lighter meals for her, and ask

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the nanny hurried

door before turning to

of appetite, Natalia ate. She had to admit, Hamilton was right. She was taking

so rational

the nanny watched her with a warm

really good to

nanny, responding with a wry smile but no words.

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