Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 83

Natalia paused for a beat before speaking up. “I just wanted to make sure if you are going to show up at my class reunion”

On the other end, Hamilton’s enthusiasm seemed to deflate a bit. I’ll be heading back tonight. Please cook up a hearty meal and wait at home.”

“Alright”

Hamilton asked again, “Anything else?”

“No, that’s all.”

“Okay.” After saying that, he hung up the call.

Natalia put away her phone and checked the kitchen.

The fridge was bare.

Hamilton was finicky about his foodi

always had to be the freshest.

Lately, Natalia hadn’t been feeling well, and he had insisted on ordering takeout from

restaurants.

She tidied up a bit and then headed out to the market. After all, she needed a favor from him

this time.

She wasn’t sure if Giselle would stir up trouble at the reunion again, but if Hamilton were there, she wouldn’t be able to act so brazenly.

By the time Natalia returned from the market, dusk had fallen.

Upon arriving home, she went straight into the kitchen. By the time the meal was ready, it was nearly eight o’clock.

After setting the table, Natalia dialed Hamilton’s number, but he didn’t answer. She hesitated for a moment before trying to call him again. At that moment, however, she heard the door

open.

Natalia turned around and locked eyes with Hamilton’s oceanic gaze.

Hamilton, dressed in a black trench coat, looked somewhat weary as he stood in the doorway. He loosened his tie and began shedding his coat as he walked inside.

Reaching the dining table, he immediately wrapped an arm around Natalia’s waist and drew her into his embrace, “Ms. Jenkins, help me with my tie, will you?”

Natalia quickly caught on to what he wanted, “Can we have dinner first?”

Hamilton gripped her chin and pressed her down against the dining table, “Not now. You come first.”

With that, he yanked open her blouse while guiding her hands to his tie.

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food’s going to get cold! Natalia reminded him

invigorated; his hand was trailing down that, within moments, slipped

said,

from her gown and held it before her eyes

if you’re going to do

nuzzled her earlobe as he carried her

everything was over, an hour

a cigarette. Natalia was so tired she could barely

for a while; I’ll go reheat the dinner,” Hamilton said as he ruffled her

replied weakly.

before Hamilton could leave the bedroom, his phone

Natalia’s eyelids fluttered.

the

“Eveleen.”

a bitter laugh and

wasn’t sure about how long it had taken, and the bedroom door was pushed open

closet and came

out?” Natalia opened her eyes to ask.

up a gathering and I can’t always

responded, “Okay.”

Have something to eat before

long silence, she asked again,

“Not tonight.”

the reunion

don’t worry. I promised you, and I’ll keep my word. Send me the address, and I’ll head straight to the venue tomorrow.”

that, Hamilton turned and left.

bed for a long time before she

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dining table. She sat down with utmost calmness and began to eat. It was all prepared with her hard work. He didn’t eat it, so she would.

her fork and covered her eyes. She didn’t make a sound, only her shoulders were trembling slightly.

food into the trash and took it downstairs to share

address to Hamilton and lay down

afternoon, Scarlett stormed in. As soon as she entered, she cursed, “That jerk! He makes

frowned slightly, “What happened?”

“It’s

Giselle. She implied in the alumni group that you were someone’s mistress.

always muted the alumni group, not

checked her phone and sure enough, the group was

to snatch the phone away.

was angry just

shade of pale. Still, she persisted in screenshotting all of

screenshots, she dialed 911. But the outcome was disappointing.

suggestive and couldn’t be used as direct evidence

Scarlett looked at her, “How did

shook her

fuming. She dragged her into the walk–in closet and asked, “What are you planning to

to dress to the nines tonight, then strut in there with

mention of Hamilton,