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.

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

and absurdly,

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seemed almost warm.

away, about to speak, when Hamilton’s phone began

the sound, Natalia instantly

the call with a lazy expression, “Landed? Alright, be safe. Head

call, Hamilton finally turned

in town?”

“Yeah, here

you will be accompanying

he looked at her. “So eager

just wouldn’t want to hold up your date with Ms. Schafer.”

assured, if I wanted to

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

them was familiar; it was the

step faltered at the sight.

glanced back. “What’s wrong?

lips. “It’s

an eyebrow. “Speak up if

followed him

greeted them with a wave. “Hamilton, Ms. Jenkins, we meet again.”

the woman beside him. “This is my

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

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exchanged greetings and then fell quiet.

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

words soured Hamilton’s mood 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

Natalia was his woman. No one else had the right to

a sneer, he asked, “Caspian, and who

displeasure. “My

then glared at Thalia. “Come

clinging to

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

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