Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 54

Natalia avoided his gaze, “I had my phone on silent so I didn’t see the call.”

Hamilton snorted, striding over to tower above her with a challenging look, “Really? You just didn’t see it?”

She met his steely eyes. “What else? Did you think I’m ignoring you on purpose, Mr. Fowler?”

His gaze turned icy, “Ms. Jenkins, haven’t I told you before? Drop the attitude. It gets us nowhere.”

“What’s ‘somewhere‘?” Natalia’s voice cracked with restrained emotion. “Is it true that Eveleen’s tears are the only thing that work out here, Mr. Fowler? Does her distress matter more than mine? Do I not even have the right to be upset?”

Hamilton’s eyes narrowed, his cool fingers reaching out to tilt her chin up, “Why do you make it sound like you’re so hard done by, Ms. Jenkins? I hired that nanny you wanted and paid the right amount of compensation. What more do you want now? Are you upset just because I didn’t drive you to the hospital?”

A bitter laugh escaped Natalia, and to her dismay, tears welled up. She fought back the impending tears and held his gaze.

“Yes, that was because you didn’t take me to the hospital. Is Eveleen the only one who deserves care? What about me? When I found out I was pregnant, it wasn’t planned; and when they said I needed support, you told them I’d be fine. Hamilton, do you really think a nanny and some money can heal the wounds in my heart? People have emotions. They can’t be patched up with cash or a stranger pretending to care.”

As she finished, tears spilled over despite her efforts to contain them. She turned away to wipe her eyes. She didn’t want to cry, but she just couldn’t control her tears.

She never used to cry even when Graham left her bruised and battered. But with this man, she found herself crying too often.

Hamilton watched her stubborn, pale face and felt an inexplicable frustration rise within him. After a moment of silence, he literally offered an explanation, which was so unexpected.

“There was an emergency at the office. I had to head straight there.” He said.

“Okay.” Natalia’s response was terse, and she said nothing more.

The room fell silent just like that; it was so quiet that it felt suffocating.

After what seemed like an eternity, just when Natalia thought he wouldn’t speak again, Hamilton finally asked, “How are you feeling? Still feverish?”

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She didn’t look at him, “No fever. Thanks for asking, Mr. Fowler.”

Hamilton found her politeness irksome. He chuckled dryly, “Please, Ms. Jenkins, your thanks

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more than I deserve.”

It wouldn’t change anything or earn her a shred of his affection.

continued to observe her, “What caused the sudden fever?” he

“A minor infection. Some IV fluids

adjusting the fabric of his damp shirt, “Next time, just keep calling if you

Mr. Fowler, will you leave Eveleen behind

filled with mockery, “Who knows? How

had tried

he was with Eveleen, he never

my own

pinpoint why. His expression darkened, “If you won’t try, then don’t blame

line, but after a moment, she met his eyes and managed a laugh, “That won’t

the future.”

say that he

but

scoffed at the

his soaked shirt, “Call Alden. He’s nearby. Have him bring

clothes.”

that he didn’t need to stay. She was fine now; why

Hamilton had retreated

appearance; he wouldn’t be caught dead wearing

likely have to wait for Alden to bring fresh clothes before

Natalia made the

he quickly delivered the clothes. To

won’t be staying here,” she pointed

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Chapter 54

she could finish, Hamilton’s voice echoed from the bathroom, “Natalia,

aback as Alden winked at her, “See? I know

Alden who was hastily gesturing, “Go on,

handed the pajamas to Alden. The latter looked like he’d been handed a live grenade and quickly pushed back,

a moment’s hesitation, Natalia took the pajamas to

door swung open, revealing Hamilton in the steam–filled room. His physique was impressive, the kind that seemed slim clothed but surprisingly

the threshold, Natalia fought to maintain her composure under his

the matter? Seen it enough times and still