Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 51

Victor couldn’t believe his ears when Hamilton dropped that bombshell. He raised an eyebrow, casting a curious look at Hamilton, then at Natalia.

“Hamilton, you’re not getting all soft over this woman, are you?” he teased.

Eveleen’s eyes were already rimmed with red, a look of hurt painting her features as she turned to Hamilton.

Hamilton’s gaze darkened even further. “You’re reading too much into it, Mr. Henkel. I’m merely stating the obvious,” he retorted.

After a brief pause, he turned to Eveleen, “How’s the arm? The wound healing alright?”

Tears spilled from Eveleen’s eyes in just sec. As she dabbed at them, she also gazed at Hamilton through her frustration, “Do you even care at all?”

Hamilton was not in the best of moods. The pallor of Natalia’s face was enough to make his chest tight with unease. So when Eveleen started to cry, he replied with a hint of irritation.

“Have I ever not cared about you?”

Caught off guard by his tone, Eveleen’s tears began to cascade, “I just wanted a bit more attention from you, that’s all. I didn’t mean anything by it.”

She was always the squeamish type, and Hamilton indulged her. For Eveleen, such a plea was nothing out of her ordinary playbook. Hamilton couldn’t fathom why he even felt off.

It wasn’t Eveleen’s fault that Natalia had been in such a state since the miscarriage, so he really had no reason to lash out at her.

His voice softened after he saw her dropping tears in silence. “If you’re hurt, you should be resting at home. No more gallivanting about, you hear me?”

“I understand. I won’t do it again,” she wept her tears and added, “Could you come with me later to change the dressing? I get so scared when they change it, so go with me, please.”

Hamilton glanced at the bandage wrapped around her arm and finally nodded.

Eveleen’s face immediately lit up with a smile.

Victor smirked sardonically at Natalia, who met his gaze briefly before looking away as if nothing had happened.

She had thought she was past the pain. But watching this scene, a throbbing ache spread through her chest.

It wasn’t that sharp, but it was suffocating.

She had been by Hamilton’s side for three long years. However, when he merely spoke up for her, it seemed to others that he had committed a crime.

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On the other hand, it seemed expected no matter how well Hamilton treated Eveleen.

Victor was indeed overthinking. How would Hamilton

rest.

He was about to respond when Victor chuckled,

right, Mr. Henkel. Quite

Natalia, “I wasn’t aware

other matters to attend to, so I guess our chat will have to wait, won’t

glanced at Natalia, “Ms. Jenkins, if you’re not feeling

his study. Victor gave her a smug look and trailed behind.

living room were just Natalia and

no interest in a private conversation

just a few steps, Eveleen’s voice stopped her cold. “Natalia, did you have a

painfully. She mustered her composure and replied, “I don’t know what you’re talking

hospital. You lost the baby when that fan’s father pushed you, didn’t you?”

was

and still played

to do about it? You see, Natalia, this is what they call poetic justice. Now everyone knows you’re the villain, not just meddling in a relationship but also ruining a child’s life! And even if it wasn’t for

Natalia’s sourest

keep

satisfied. She leaned in to whisper venomously in

get it, do you? You were nothing more than a bed–warmer.

climb the social ladder by having his child?” She laughed

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was pregnant. What do you think Hamilton would do?”

would happen if it

even didn’t need to guess the answer; she knew he’d be full of tenderness

clenched, her knuckles white with tension. She lifted her gaze to meet Eveleen’s, forcing a smile and keeping her voice

better get cracking. You’ve been back for quite a while and Hamilton hasn’t shown any sign of

twisted with rage at Natalia’s

words also hit

no sign of reconciliation. The last time, she had manipulated the situation and made Hamilton publicly acknowledge their past relationship. But despite the online uproar and her fans starting to call him

wait, Natalia. Hamilton will kick you

“Fine, I’ll wait.”

that, she

provoking her, so she just stood

in as if she owned

hear laughter from inside.

voice was deep. He sparingly spoke, yet his voice was

walked out to the balcony.

plants. She hurriedly shut the windows upon seeing Natalia

fetch you

brought over a blanket for Natalia as