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.”

ever so slightly, “The same nurse? I’ve already let the

her.”

also be doctors and students who are Mr. Schafer’s fans. Mr.

just

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

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up with her

are fans, they have nothing to do with Eveleen.

over as she retorted, “So

fans?”

short, “And what do you suggest?”

where the rumors of me being the other woman came from as long as you want,

and steered wheel in one hand, “Ms. Jenkins,

out; he 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

she’d been tossing for such a long time. So she

was unbuttoning his shirt when he glanced at the caller ID and put the phone on

Lehner was one of Hamilton’s cronies. Natalia had met him a few

with a chuckle, “Hamilton, why you have been MIA lately?”

his shirt nonchalantly

this late just to check in?” he quipped.

pulling an all–nighter. Eveleen’s thrown together a 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 that to Ms. Schafer, can you?”

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

it made sense to her. Who would dare give Hamilton’s

glanced at Natalia, who was lying on the bed, with

medication.” He demanded.

instructed her to

home.

15:41

handing her the pills. She

saw she was done, Hamilton picked the phone

have heard the exchange because shock rang in his voice, “Ms.

want to talk to Ms.

“No, just didn’t expect Ms.

a pause, he added, “So, you still coming out?”

disinterested, “Nah, you guys

just for you. Who else could catch Eveleen’s eye besides you? She’s waiting

a

seen you in a month. Hang out is no biggie. Besides, Eveleen’s already here waiting for