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.

How would

need to rest. Could you please show

respond when Victor chuckled, “Are

Henkel. Quite observant,” Natalia shot back.

he sneered at Natalia, “I wasn’t aware that Ms. Jenkins calls the shots around here.”

attend to, so I guess our

Jenkins, if you’re not feeling well, you can go to

his study. Victor gave her a smug look

living room were

no interest in a private conversation with

after just a few steps, Eveleen’s voice stopped her cold.

her heart clenching painfully. She mustered her composure and replied, “I

found out at the hospital. You lost the baby when that fan’s father pushed you, didn’t

Anger was flaring in her eyes.

everything and still played the part of the

are you going 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 that fan, do

words pierced Natalia’s

gone, but deep down she knew that Hamilton wouldn’t keep the baby

wasn’t satisfied. She leaned in to whisper venomously in

do you? You were nothing more

social ladder by having his child?” She laughed coldly, “Imagine

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pregnant. What do you think

happen if it were Eveleen?

to guess the answer; she knew he’d be full of

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

cracking. You’ve been back for quite a while and Hamilton hasn’t shown any sign of rekindling things. You have a

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

will kick you to the curb sooner or later!”

“Fine, I’ll wait.”

she clammed

provoking her, so she just stood up to

without knocking. But Eveleen breezed in as if she owned the place. She left the study door ajar,

laughter

yet his voice was dripping with

felt suffocated and walked out to

plants. She hurriedly shut the windows

it’s getting chilly lately. I’ll fetch you a

kindly brought over a blanket for Natalia as she