Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 89

Natalia felt a pang in her chest as Hamilton spoke, his affection always seeming more like charity than genuine care. She was tired of entangling her thoughts in these emotions.

Looking up at him, she mustered a simple, “Thanks.”

Hamilton’s brows furrowed slightly, and a scoff escaped his lips, “Don’t mention it. Since you’re not burning up anymore, come on and eat something.”

Inhaling deeply, Natalia put her chaotic emotions aside, got out of bed, and took a shower.

When she came out of the bathroom, Hamilton had already dished out lunch.

Chicken soup.

A flicker of surprise crossed Natalia’s eyes; she actually quite liked chicken soup. As a child, her mother Tatiana would often make it for her.

“Why this?” she asked.

Hamilton arched a brow at her and asked back, “Isn’t this your favorite soup?”

Natalia’s grip on her spoon tightened unconsciously. It felt like ages before she whispered another, “Thank you.”

Hamilton’s face darkened at her excessively polite thanks. Ever since the miscarriage, it seemed she had adopted this attitude.

“Ms. Jenkins, fond of saying thanks, are we?”

Natalia’s lips pressed into a thin line. After a brief silence, she replied, “It’s just common

courtesy.”

Hamilton snorted, “You are indeed very ‘courteous“.”

Natalia glanced at him but remained silent, lifting her bowl to eat.

After lunch, Hamilton changed into fresh clothes, preparing for the office.

“Need more rest?” he asked.

Natalia shook her head and said, “No, I’m already behind on work. Can’t afford to lose more.

time.”

Hamilton nodded, watching her get dressed. As she was about to leave, he called out,

“Natalia.”

He stood at the bedroom door, holding a tie. “Come here, help me with this.”

then walked over.

and tied

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Fowler, I should get going.”

she finished speaking, Hamilton

like this

again. “Mr. Fowler, I’m going to

had hoped to reach the office before the afternoon check–in.

seemed indifferently.

Natalia patiently helped him choose another tie. Finally ready, she rushed towards the

behind, “You’re almost late. Don’t

not. People might get the

annoyance grew at her

are you afraid of misunderstandings?”

“Very.”

had happened, having felt the sting of public scorn.

she once covertly wished others knew about her relationship with Hamilton, now

Hamilton just looked at her and said, “You’re

be accused of interfering with your relationship with

Schafer.”

his expression darkening

talk. He grabbed her wrist and led

in his arms. “Hamilton! What are

placed her in the passenger seat and didn’t speak until

some boundaries are

to establish boundaries with him. If sleeping with him

what’s wrong with clearer

on the steering wheel. “Unless you have nothing to do with me anymore. Now you’re still using my money, still my lover.

was still his lover, still using his money.

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be clear if he didn’t

Fowler, could

he didn’t want her to face any

He reached over, pinching her earlobe gently.

this afternoon. If you’re not feeling well, tell

a

office. Tess

you alright?”

fine. Tess, sorry to worry you,” Natalia nodded.

her arm and said, “I was scared you’d do something drastic. Isn’t that

Tess’s hair. “I’m not that fragile.”

know, I was thinking, if only you and Mr. Fowler were a thing, that would really tick off Eveleen.”