Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 95

Natalia’s nerves snapped taut. She looked at Hamilton, trying to appear natural. “I’ve been meaning to learn about some upscale sanatoriums, you know, planning ahead for my mom.”

Hamilton’s gaze bore into her as though trying to read her mind.

Natalia didn’t dare to look away. Hamilton was suspicious by nature, and she couldn’t afford to show any guilt.

After what felt like an eternity, he nodded.

“Are you planning on settling down in Boria City for the future?”

Natalia paused, actually having decided to ditch that particular sanatorium the moment she learned it belonged to the Spiegel family.

If she were to leave, she had no intention of re–entering Hamilton’s orbit.

“Perhaps.”

“Like Boria City?”

Natalia shook her head. “Not particularly, but it is the capital, after all. The healthcare here is a notch above the rest.”

Hamilton’s response was noncommittal. “But the cost of living and medical bills here are much steeper, Ms. Jenkins. Silkwood City’s healthcare is quite decent, too.”

Natalia’s lips were pressed tightly together, choosing not to engage.

Hamilton dropped the subject.

“Get ready. I’ll take you out for dinner.”

“Out?” Natalia’s question wasn’t surprising, given their history. Over their three–year relationship, they seldom dined out.

Apart from social engagements, Natalia usually cooked at home. After all, their affair wasn’t exactly public knowledge. They were hardly the type to go on dinner dates like any ordinary couple.

Hamilton nodded. “Yeah, after that, we’ll go horseback riding.”

A flicker of interest crossed Natalia’s eyes. “Alright.”

She changed into fresh clothes, and Hamilton led her out. His hand was large and warm, and she couldn’t help but look up at his silhouette.

those boyish faces on TV. His

and absurdly, Natalia thought this typically cold

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seemed almost

speak, when Hamilton’s phone

Natalia instantly closed her

“Landed? Alright, be safe. Head straight there, I’ll give them a

another call, Hamilton

in town?” she asked.

frowned in confirmation. “Yeah, here for a commercial

“So, you will be accompanying Ms.

eyes darkened as he looked at her.

wouldn’t want to hold up your

assured, if I wanted to date, you couldn’t

never hers to decide. After sorting things with Eveleen, Hamilton took

with Hamilton, Natalia spotted Caspian, flanked by two women. One of them was familiar; it was the same woman who, at a charity dinner they attended, had

at the

“What’s wrong? Feeling ill?”

her lips. “It’s

eyebrow. “Speak up if you’re

followed him

them with a wave. “Hamilton, Ms. Jenkins,

woman beside him. “This is my fiancée, Bianca, a

pausing before adding, “and his colleague,

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greetings and then fell quiet.

Thalia couldn’t resist a dig. “I should’ve known. It’s none other than Ms. Jenkins,

had heard someone call Natalia a mistress to her face. Corporate rumors and internet trolls were one thing, but this was different. An unpleasant feeling stirred

all, Natalia was his woman. No one else had the right

asked, “Caspian, and who might

displeasure. “My cousin’s daughter, spoiled

at Thalia. “Come

snorted, clinging to Caspian’s

who butted into Eveleen and Mr. Fowler’s relationship. Don’t be fooled by her looks; she’s nothing but a bitch,

a scowl, his gentlemanly demeanor replaced