Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 74

After the IV drip ran its course, Natalia’s allergic reaction had mostly vanished.

The doctor swung by with a few words of advice and told her she was free to go.

Hamilton alanced at her.

“Can you walk on your own?” he asked.

“Yeah, I’m good.”

Hamilton nodded, and they left the hospital one after the other.

On the way back, Natalia leaned against the car window and was lost in thought.

Silkwood City was eerily silent in the dead of night, and the only sound was the music playing softly in the car.

Hamilton’s playlist was curated by Natalia. He was a fan of jazz, while Natalia had a thing for the classics. This particular classical piece was her subtle way of sharing her tastes with him, hoping he’d pick up on her preference.

But, unfortunately, he never did.

Natalia shifted her gaze when the classical tune was winding down.

“Can I play it again?” she asked.

Hamilton raised an eyebrow and chuckled, “You into this kind of music?”

She didn’t answer but just reached out and restarted the piece.

Silence enveloped the car once more.

“What’s on your mind?” Hamilton suddenly broke the quiet.

Natalia snapped back to reality.

“Nothing much.” She answered.

Hamilton nodded, “Who came looking for you today?”

Natalia pursed her lips, “A fan of Ms. Schafer.”

so slightly, “The same

her.”

also be doctors and students who are Mr. Schafer’s fans. Mr. Fowler, are you planning to fire them all as they come?”

narrowed just

nerve, but she didn’t dwell on it. Instead, she just looked at Hamilton and said, “Maybe you should have a word

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with her

turned frosty. Fans are fans, they have nothing to do with Eveleen. Don’t bring

bitter feeling washed her over as she retorted, “So I

fans?”

and short, “And what do

squarely, “You’d find where the rumors of me being the other woman came from

and steered wheel in one hand, “Ms. Jenkins, you think too

simply didn’t want to. He didn’t care how much she was hurt in the process; he only protected those he chose to. If this man was unwilling, her words

they got home, it was

weak, not to mention that she’d been tossing for such a long time. So

He was unbuttoning his shirt when he glanced at the caller ID and put the phone on speaker, “What’s up,

Natalia had met him

through with a chuckle,

continued disrobing. He unbuttoned his shirt nonchalantly before

up, calling this late just to check

little get–together. Everyone’s here but you. What’s got you so tied up? We haven’t seen you in a month, and Eveleen’s been saying she’s barely seen you either. Man, you can’t do

bed. Elliott’s words came through loud and clear. She hadn’t realized Eveleen was so popular in their circle. Victor

would dare give

lying on the bed, with a slight furrow

medication.”

leaving the hospital, the doctor had instructed her to take another dose

home.

15:41

the pills. She looked at him, took them,

was done, Hamilton picked the phone back

the exchange because shock rang in his voice,

“Why? You want to talk to

just didn’t expect Ms. Jenkins to be there.” He answered.

a pause, he added, “So, you still coming

sounded disinterested, “Nah, you

Hamilton. Eveleen put this together just for you. Who else could catch Eveleen’s eye

“What, someone throws a party and I’m obligated to

we all haven’t seen you in a month. Hang out is no biggie. Besides, Eveleen’s already here waiting for you.”