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 let the hospital

her.”

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

eyes narrowed just a

she had touched a nerve, but she didn’t dwell on it. Instead, she just looked at Hamilton and said, “Maybe

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up with her fans?”

they have nothing to do with

“So I just

fans?”

and short,

at him squarely, “You’d find where the rumors of me being the

in one

didn’t want to. He didn’t care how much she was hurt in the process;

they got home,

still weak, not to mention that she’d been tossing for such a long time. So she lay down as soon as

he glanced at the caller ID and put the phone on speaker, “What’s up,

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

his voice came through with a

He unbuttoned his shirt nonchalantly

What’s up, calling this late

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.

came through loud and clear. She hadn’t realized Eveleen was

her. Who would dare give Hamilton’s girlfriend the

glanced at Natalia, who was lying on the

your medication.”

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

home.

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stirred, but Hamilton was already handing her the pills. She looked

she was done, Hamilton picked the phone back up.

exchange because shock rang in his voice,

frown deepened, “Why? You want to talk to Ms. Jenkins?”

dare. “No, just didn’t expect Ms. Jenkins to be there.” He

“So, you

disinterested, “Nah, you

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

someone throws a party

seen you in a month. Hang out is no