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.

from those boyish faces on TV. His allure wasn’t just his looks. It

draped over him, and absurdly, Natalia thought this

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man seemed almost

to speak, when

instantly closed her mouth.

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

call, Hamilton

Schafer in town?”

“Yeah, here for a

“So, you will be

he looked at her. “So eager to see

lips together. “I just wouldn’t want to hold up

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

Hamilton’s comings and goings were never hers to decide. After sorting things with Eveleen, Hamilton took Natalia out for a

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

step faltered at the

“What’s wrong?

pursed her lips.

up if you’re not

nodded and followed him

with a wave. “Hamilton,

beside him. “This is my fiancée, Bianca,

“and his colleague, Ms. Jenkins.” Hamilton’s gaze flickered,

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and then fell quiet.

resist a dig. “I should’ve known. It’s none other than Ms. Jenkins, the mistress.”

It was the first time he had heard someone call Natalia a mistress to her face. Corporate rumors

one else had the

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

displeasure. “My cousin’s

then glared at Thalia. “Come here and

to Caspian’s

Mr. Fowler’s relationship. Don’t be fooled by her looks; she’s

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