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.

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

knew what he wanted, and although she was capable of it, she didn’t

to hear, Mr. Fowler? ‘I like you, ‘I love you,

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he

that between us,” he paused briefly, then continued, “there are no

a contract and nothing more.

apologize,

for teasing. He pointed to the contract and said, “I’ll review this closely. If there are no issues, I’ll let you know. You can go now.”

Natalia maintained her poise, though her inner turmoil was barely

wry smile. She knew better than anyone that she should let go of false

find a sliver of evidence that Hamilton had some

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

was love, persistent despite the

of

years, and it was not easy

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

out upon seeing

“What’s

party?

Natalia had been too dispirited to organize one this year, so she hadn’t arranged one

me know,” she said.

everyone wants to bring their

Bring whoever you

Boss? We could invite some extra guys

life further. “No,

and you should

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“Okay.”

in her office, Natalia finally relaxed. Scarlett

sent you the sanatorium’s

“Thanks,” she replied.

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

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