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.”

creased ever so slightly, “The same

her.”

if you sack the nurse, there will also be doctors and students who are Mr. Schafer’s fans. Mr. Fowler,

narrowed just a fraction.

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

Chapter 74

up with her

nothing to do

her over as she retorted, “So I just deserve to be harassed by

fans?”

squinted, his laugh cold and short,

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

in his seat and steered wheel in one hand, “Ms. Jenkins, you think too highly of

seething, but she held her tongue. She knew all too well that it wasn’t that Hamilton couldn’t find out; he simply didn’t want to. He didn’t

time they got home, it was

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

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

Lehner was one of Hamilton’s cronies. Natalia

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

his

busy. What’s up, calling this late

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

the bed. Elliott’s words came through loud and clear. She hadn’t realized Eveleen was so

then, it made sense to her. Who would dare give

Natalia, who was lying on the bed, with a slight

medication.” He

had instructed her to take another dose upon

home.

15:41

handing her the pills. She looked

he saw she was done, Hamilton picked the phone back

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

You want to talk to Ms. Jenkins?”

Ms. Jenkins to be

a pause, he added, “So, you still

sounded disinterested, “Nah, you

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

softly, “What, someone throws a

what I meant. Just that we all haven’t seen you in a month. Hang out is no biggie. Besides, Eveleen’s already here waiting