Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 59

Natalie’s heart ached as Hamilton’s words pierced through her like a cold blade.

Was she tainted just because Lionel had helped her up?

She looked straight at Hamilton and retorted, “I suppose the places on you that Eveleen has clung to and embraced are far more numerous.

Hamilton stood aside, merely letting out a faint chuckle. “Do you not understand who the real breadwinner here is? If you have the means to be my sugar mama, I might consider not touching another woman.”

Suddenly, Natalie lost the will to argue. Indeed, what right did she have to make demands of Hamilton? She had forgotten their relationship was anything but equal.

“Just go. I need to take a shower.”

Hamilton glanced at her, his gaze resting on her pale, bloodless face. “You sure you can handle it yourself?”

“I’m fine.”

He shrugged nonchalantly and left the bathroom.

As the door closed behind him, Natalie’s tears fell uncontrollably. She bit her lip to keep silent, not making a sound as she wept.

After a while, feeling slightly better, she undressed and stepped into the shower.

Her arm was injured, and although she tried to be careful, she still managed to get the bandage wet. The wound had been agitated by Hamilton earlier, and now the dressing was stained with a hint of red.

Pulling herself together, Natalie quickly dried off.

There was a knock on the bathroom door.

“Are you done?” Hamilton’s voice came through.

“Yes,” Natalie responded.

He entered, handing her a set of clothes. “Wear this.”

Taking the clothes, Natalie murmured a soft “Okay.”

Hamilton’s eyes fell on the now crimson–soaked bandage on her arm.

“I’ll call a nurse to change your dressing.”

just muttered a “Thank

Natalie got dressed and sat on the

dripping.

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frowned upon

you have any idea you’re supposed to be taking it easy after

looked up. “I’ll dry it in

have a hairdryer?”

hospital room, albeit a room for convalescence, wasn’t equipped

her head, Natalie admitted she had come in a rush and

husband doesn’t prepare a hairdryer for his wife when she’s hospitalized

his expression darkening

wasn’t sure if he was upset by being called a husband or by the nurse’s reprimand, but

glancing back at Hamilton, but

When he arrived

was shocked to see how large and deep the wound on her arm was, aggravated by the water soaking.

Hamilton’s brow furrowed.

careful when you shower. Wrap your wound in plastic wrap or something. You can’t just expose it like that. It’s deep and could easily get infected. You wouldn’t want to be left with an ugly

silence, not responding.

with more instructions, Hamilton, with arms crossed, finally

there was no trace of concern

her gaze to hide her feelings, she said quietly, “It’s bearable.”

send over a hairdryer. Is

be discharged after tonight,”

didn’t press further, instead grabbing a

me

her head. “I

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irritation. “Can’t you understand what I’m saying?”

him, his expression harsh. She knew he was still irked by the nurse’s comment. Tired of arguing,

stool beside

movements were surprisingly gentle as

done, he spoke. “I’m sorry for

was no real apology in his tone, and Natalie wasn’t surprised when he added, “But you can’t blame me. Anyone would have misunderstood those pictures. You must understand that.

out a hollow laugh. “If you had the basic trust in me, you wouldn’t have doubted me without even asking.”

remained noncommittal. He didn’t trust Natalie – she was too beautiful, too powerless, and without connections. In their circle, she