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.

boyish faces on TV. His allure wasn’t just his

draped over him, and absurdly, Natalia thought this typically cold

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man seemed

about to speak, when Hamilton’s phone began to

the sound, Natalia instantly

call with a lazy expression, “Landed? Alright, be safe. Head straight there, I’ll give them a heads–up.”

and making another call, Hamilton finally turned to

in town?” she asked.

in confirmation. “Yeah, here for

you will be accompanying Ms. Schafer?”

eyes darkened as he looked at her. “So

her lips together. “I just wouldn’t want to hold up your date with Ms.

assured, if I wanted to date, you couldn’t stop me.”

and goings were never hers to decide. After sorting things with Eveleen, Hamilton took Natalia out

outskirts of Boria City, which was another Spiegel family property. 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

at the

glanced back. “What’s wrong? Feeling ill?”

her lips. “It’s nothing.”

up if you’re not

nodded and followed

“Hamilton, Ms. Jenkins,

as Caspian introduced the woman beside him. “This is my fiancée, Bianca,

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

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exchanged greetings and then

dig. “I should’ve known. It’s

instantly. His brow arched, a cold light 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. An unpleasant

his woman. No one else had the right to belittle

a sneer, he asked, “Caspian, and who might this

was a mask of displeasure. “My cousin’s daughter, spoiled rotten, I

then glared at Thalia. “Come here

snorted, clinging to

no idea. She’s the one who butted into Eveleen and Mr. Fowler’s relationship. Don’t be

Caspian’s face sunk into a scowl, his gentlemanly demeanor replaced by a stern