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 allure wasn’t

winter sun draped over him, and absurdly, Natalia thought this

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seemed almost warm.

about to speak, when Hamilton’s

instantly

call with a lazy expression, “Landed? Alright, be safe. Head straight there, I’ll

hanging up and making another call, Hamilton finally

Schafer in town?” she asked.

in confirmation. “Yeah, here

bitter smile. “So, you will be accompanying

at her. “So eager

“I just wouldn’t want to hold

stormier. “Rest assured, if I

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

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

at

glanced back. “What’s wrong? Feeling

her lips. “It’s nothing.”

up if

nodded and followed him inside.

wave. “Hamilton,

introduced the woman beside him. “This is

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

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and

Thalia couldn’t resist a dig. “I should’ve known.

in his eyes. It was the first time he had heard someone call Natalia a mistress to her face. Corporate rumors and internet trolls were one thing, but this was different.

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

he asked, “Caspian, and who might this be?”

a mask of displeasure. “My

Thalia.

snorted, clinging to Caspian’s arm.

into Eveleen and Mr. Fowler’s relationship. Don’t be fooled by

a scowl, his