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 nurse? I’ve already

her.”

students who are Mr. Schafer’s fans. Mr. Fowler, are you planning to fire them all

eyes narrowed just a fraction.

she just looked at

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with her fans?”

voice turned frosty. Fans are fans, they have nothing to do

she retorted, “So

fans?”

short,

being the other woman came from

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

that Hamilton couldn’t find out; he simply didn’t want to. He didn’t care how much she was hurt in

the time they got home, it was midnight.

for such a long time. So she lay down as

he glanced at the caller ID and put

Natalia had met him a

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

disrobing. He unbuttoned his shirt nonchalantly before responding.

busy. What’s up, calling this late just to check in?” he quipped.

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

and clear. She hadn’t realized Eveleen was so popular in their circle. Victor doted on her, now Elliott

would dare give Hamilton’s girlfriend the cold

on the

medication.” He

instructed her to

home.

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stirred, but Hamilton was already handing her the pills. She looked at him, took them,

saw she was done, Hamilton picked the phone back

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

“Why? You want to talk to Ms.

didn’t expect Ms.

added, “So, you still coming out?”

disinterested, “Nah, you guys

out, “Come on, Hamilton. Eveleen put this together just for you. Who else could catch Eveleen’s eye besides you?

someone throws a party and I’m obligated

awkwardly, “Not what I meant. Just that we all haven’t seen you in a month.