Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 94

Natalia’s lips were taut as she tried to maintain her composure, “Mr. Fowler, I think you’re reading too much into this.”

Hamilton didn’t reply.

His face betrayed no emotion. But after three years at his side, Natalia could tell with just a glance that his mood was anything but good.

Throughout the latter half of the evening. Hamilton kept Natalia close, his arm never leaving her waist. His noble status meant that they couldn’t escape the socialites and businessmen who came to fawn over and toast to him. Yet, Hamilton seemed disinterested. He chuckled lightly at the sight of yet another glass of champagne offered to him.

“Ms. Jenkins, take this one for me,” he said.

Natalia’s brows furrowed sharply. She didn’t want to drink, especially since she was on her period.

“Mr. Fowler, I’d rather not,” she said.

Hamilton just looked at her, silent.

With a resigned smile, Natalia gave in. She braced herself and took the glass. One glass turned into two, and two turned into three.

Just as Natalia was about to accept what felt like the umpteenth refill, Hamilton suddenly took the glass from her. He downed the drink in one gulp and, with Natalia in tow, made his way to say goodbye to Caspian.

“We have to take off,” he declared. He led Natalia out of the banquet hall.

She didn’t understand what was going on with him, but she obediently followed without a word. Hamilton was silent the whole way to the car, his arm tightly wrapped around her waist.

Once the car stopped in the hotel’s parking garage and the driver stepped out, Hamilton suddenly pinned Natalia beneath him.

His kiss was rapacious, devoid of any tenderness, as it fiercely descended upon her. Natalia felt like prey in his clutches, being ruthlessly bitten and tugged at. The sound of her dress tearing was stark in the confines of the car.

Natalia’s head spun, but she managed to hold onto a sliver of sanity.

“Hamilton, this isn’t a good time for me.”

But Hamilton showed no sign of stopping. His fervent kisses spread from her lips down to her ankles. It was as if the man was determined to brand every inch of her.

After what seemed like an eternity, he finally released Natalia. Then, he leaned against the car

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window and lit a cigarette.

Deep down, he knew it wasn’t Natalia’s fault what had happened tonight. But the mere thought of Ronin chasing after her filled him with an inexplicable irritation.

“I won’t force you to drink again,” he said eventually.

hand on her forehead, trying to steady her emotions. “Okay.”

cigarette and stepped out of the car. Before long, he returned

apply some ointment. I bit you a bit

reaching out, but

bitten her on the collarbone; the rest were just kiss

that showed signs of his passion. Once he was done, his phone

ringtone alone told her who

Natalia’s eyelids fluttered.

forgetting to remind her, “Stay a bit longer. Your clothes will be delivered

responded without looking

long before a bodyguard arrived with a change of clothes. Hamilton hung up the phone,

expressionlessly. “Are you leaving?” she

gave her a look. “Leaving for where?”

of Natalia’s lips twitched slightly. “I thought you were

“Looks like I’ve disappointed

stood up in

scooped her up

walk!”

carrying her

After emerging, the room service Hamilton ordered

appetite as she eyed the food that was

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arched an eyebrow. “Not hungry?”

her head. “No appetite.”

and made

bowl of chicken soup and a couple of apple turnovers.

much sugar at night,”

paused before murmuring.

laid down and quickly fell

she felt Hamilton’s

the hotel and wait for

didn’t plan on letting her attend the signing

his gaze. “I’d like to go out for a

brow furrowed. “Where

Scarlett had mentioned, which was conveniently located in Boria City.

a walk.”

Jenkins, it’s better if you don’t wander

he left, Natalia let out a breath and went out anyway, heading straight for the sanatorium.

sanatorium was top–notch in both

hurried back but ran into Caspian at the entrance of

her. “Ms. Jenkins,