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.

TV. His allure wasn’t just his looks. It was his aura.

winter sun draped over him, and

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man seemed almost warm.

to speak, when Hamilton’s phone began to ring.

sound, Natalia instantly closed her mouth.

Alright, be safe. Head straight

another call,

Schafer in town?” she asked.

confirmation. “Yeah, here for a commercial shoot.”

smile. “So, you will

he looked at her. “So eager to

her lips together. “I just wouldn’t want to

grew stormier. “Rest assured, if I wanted to date, you couldn’t stop me.”

Indeed, Hamilton’s comings and goings were never hers to decide. After sorting

Stepping out of the car 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 claimed to be Eveleen’s friend and warned her to steer

at the

back. “What’s wrong? Feeling

her lips. “It’s nothing.”

eyebrow. “Speak up if you’re not

followed

with a wave. “Hamilton,

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

he said, pausing before adding, “and his colleague, Ms. Jenkins.” Hamilton’s gaze

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and then

“I should’ve known. It’s none

cold light in his eyes. It was the first time he had heard someone call Natalia a mistress to her face.

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

sneer, he asked, “Caspian, and who might

displeasure. “My cousin’s

then glared at Thalia. “Come here

snorted, clinging to Caspian’s arm.

no idea. She’s the one who butted into Eveleen and Mr. Fowler’s relationship. Don’t be fooled by her looks; she’s nothing

his