Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 91

Chapter 91

Natalia’s loshes quivered uncontrollably as Hamilton’s words echoed through her mind. She couldn’t deny the power he still held over her, the way a single sentence from him could send her thoughts spiraling into chaos.

Clutching her fingers tightly, she tried to ignore the flutter of emotions that she knew sha shouldn’t entertain. After a long silence, she finally asked, “Why? You’ve never cared before, have you?”

Hamilton looked at her silently, his face unreadable. It felt like an eternity passed before he finally spoke, his expression cold and tinged with a touch of brooding darkness.

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“I may not care,” he said, “but I will not allow what’s mine to be coveted or touched by anyone.

else.”

At that moment, Natalia felt a sharp pain in her heart.

So, that was it. That was the reason. And it made sense.

He would take action simply because something of his was desired by others, not because of her. To him, it didn’t matter if it was a cat he had adopted or a dog he had fed; he would act just the same.

Struggling to keep her composure, Natalia forced a slight smile. “Alright, I understand.”

Hamilton studied her. “What did you think I was doing?”

A bitter laugh escaped her lips. “Nothing, I was just overthinking it.”

Hamilton chuckled lightly. “Oh? And what were you overthinking?”

Taking a deep breath, Natalia shot back, “I thought maybe you felt sorry for me, and that’s why you helped.”

Raising an eyebrow, he gave a half–smile. “You can think that if you want.”

Suppressing the sour taste of defeat, Natalia laughed weakly, “If you’re done, Mr. Fowler, I’ll be on my way.”

But Hamilton stopped her. “Leaving just like that, Ms. Jenkins?”

Her lips tightened.

taking hold of her wrist, his touch gentle yet deliberate.

she was capable of it, she didn’t want

want to hear, Mr. Fowler? ‘I like you, ‘I love you, would those work

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before he let

between us,” he paused briefly, then continued, “there

by a contract and nothing

eyes fell. “I apologize, I’ve crossed a

for teasing. He pointed to the contract and said, “I’ll review this closely. If there are no issues, I’ll let

barely concealed. In the restroom, she washed her face, calming the storm within.

wry smile. She knew better than anyone that she should let go of false hopes, yet she couldn’t

evidence that Hamilton had some affection for her was

it was pride, as Alden said. She wasn’t ready to accept that her three years companionship couldn’t

it was love, persistent despite the

of

twenty years, and it was not easy to

composing herself, Natalia left the restroom. Passing the pantry, she heard the chatter

Tess called out

paused. “What’s up?”

dinner party? Other departments

common. However, Natalia had been too dispirited

it and let me know,” she said.

to bring their plus–ones.

“Of course. Bring

you, Boss? We could invite some

her life further. “No,

“I’m busy, and you should get back to work,

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“Okay.”

Natalia finally relaxed. Scarlett

I’ve sent you

“Thanks,” she replied.

nesitated. “Are you really leaving? Not to mention the risks for your mother on the road, but the costs are astronomical. How much have

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