Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 96

Chapter 96

Hamilton looked into Natalia’s eyes. “Did you?”

Natalia met his gaze and let out a soft chuckle. “Aren’t you single?”

Hamilton’s brow furrowed ever so slightly.

Then, Natalia continued. “If you’re single, how could there be any talk of stealing Ms. Schafer’s man?”

Hamilton huffed. “You better always be so self–assured.”

Natalia’s lips tightened, but she said no more. Only she knew that she was anything but self–assured.

Although Hamilton claimed to be single to the world, his heart belonged to Eveleen.

He took her for a stroll in the stable and picked out a spirited horse that looked like a handful.

“Sure you don’t want to ride?” Hamilton asked her.

Natalia shook her head. She had actually learned horseback riding.

Riding, fencing, golf–Hamilton had taught her all of those. But she was still in the throes of her monthly cycle, and riding a horse would be too uncomfortable.

“I’ll take you with me.”

Natalia frowned, about to voice her refusal, when Hamilton swept her up onto the horse.

With a smooth motion, he mounted behind her, squeezed with his long legs, and the horse bolted forward.

“Hamilton!” Natalia cried out in alarm.

The speed was overwhelming, and even though she had learned to ride, this was intense.

Hamilton wrapped an arm around her waist and let out a low chuckle, his warm breath tickling her ear, “What’s there to be scared of? Trust your man.”

For a moment, Natalia’s heart lost its rhythm. She couldn’t tell if it was from fear or his words. The wind, her heartbeat, and his breathing–all jumbled together, unsettling her mind.

Hamilton rode two laps around the field before coming to a stop.

The moment Natalia dismounted, her legs almost gave out.

Hamilton caught her with a steady hand. Then, he laughed lightly, his tone teasingly improper. “Legs giving out already? Makes it seem like I did something to you on horseback.”

A flush of embarrassment crossed Natalia’s face. Before she could speak, Hamilton’s phone rang. He glanced at it and answered right in front of Natalia.

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Chapter 96

for me. I’m coming to

pushed past Hamilton and headed for the washroom. After splashing water on her face, the turmoil inside her settled.

voice outside.

gave a bitter smile.

one in turmoil was

deep breath, composed herself, and left the washroom. Hamilton was

seen.

not far off, and upon seeing Natalia, she sneered.

sooner or later. I heard everything. Mr. Fowler said he’s going to find Eveleen.”

I know. No need for you to

looked at Thalia and asked. “Anything

was infuriated by Natalia’s cool demeanor.

man for a few days? Let me tell you, a country bumpkin can

continued to look at her calmly. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going.

with anger, but having just been reprimanded by Caspian,

by you. Sooner or later,

Thalia stormed off.

Natalia saw Hamilton chatting with Caspian. Bianca held a camera, capturing the sunset in the distance. The dying light of the day cast a halo

her,

“Tired?”

“Not really.”

“Then come with me later

I’ll just go back with Mr.

“Is my car not

she said, “Aren’t you going to see Ms. Schafer?”

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you come with me to see Eveleen?

“Mr. Fowler, you know I don’t like being around Ms. Schafer, and you

that I

down. “You can drop me off in the city, and I’ll take a cab

respond, leaving it unclear whether he agreed or

over to say goodbye and casually asked, “When do you plan on heading back to Silkwood City?”

wrapped up the

stay another couple of days. Let her have some fun.”

nodded. “How about lunch at my place tomorrow? The folks are missing you, and Ms.

her, and she agreed with a

Bianca, who had been

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