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.

wrist, his touch gentle yet deliberate. “Can’t you say something

of it,

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

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momentarily before he let out a cold

skip those words. You know well enough that between us,” he paused

by a contract and

apologize, I’ve crossed

said, “I’ll review this closely. If there are no issues, I’ll let you know. You can

maintained her poise, though her inner turmoil was barely concealed. In the restroom, she washed her face, calming

she gave a wry smile. She knew better than anyone that she should

of evidence that

to accept that her three years companionship couldn’t stir a flicker

was love, persistent despite the heartache and disappointment.

of

into a towering presence in her heart over twenty years, and

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

Tess called out

paused. “What’s

our department having a dinner party? Other departments are doing it.”

However, Natalia had been too dispirited to organize

let me know,” she said.

wants to bring their plus–ones.

Bring whoever

about you, Boss? We could invite some extra guys and set you up

further. “No, I’m not

the shoulder. “I’m busy, and

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“Okay.”

office, Natalia

you the

“Thanks,” she replied.

Not to mention the risks for your mother on the road, but the costs are astronomical. How much have you saved? If you run out of money there, what then? You

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