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.”

“The same nurse?

her.”

doctors and students who are Mr. Schafer’s fans. Mr. Fowler, are you planning to fire

eyes narrowed just a fraction.

she just looked at Hamilton and said, “Maybe you should have a word with Ms. Schafer to

Chapter 74

with

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

feeling washed her over as she retorted, “So I

fans?”

his laugh cold and short,

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

steered wheel in one hand, “Ms. Jenkins, you think too highly of me.”

couldn’t find 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

they got home, it was

such a

rang. He was unbuttoning his shirt when he glanced at

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

him, his voice came through with a chuckle, “Hamilton, why you have

his shirt

up, calling this late just to check in?” he

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.

words came through loud and clear. She hadn’t realized

her. Who would dare

Natalia, who was lying on the

medication.” He

leaving the hospital, the doctor had instructed her

home.

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already handing her the pills. She looked

saw she was done, Hamilton picked the phone

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

want to talk to Ms. Jenkins?”

just didn’t expect Ms.

he added, “So, you still coming out?”

you

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

someone throws a party and I’m obligated

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