Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 111

Hamilton’s voice cut through the air, followed promptly by another command.

“Come here.”

Natalia’s steps faltered upon hearing him, but only for a moment before she resumed her march towards the exit.

She didn’t want to stay despite realizing how awkward it would look to leave so soon after arriving as if confirming she didn’t belong in this exclusive gathering.

But the truth was, she couldn’t bear the thought of spending another minute with this crowd.

Victor’s disdain for her was mutual; she had no interest in him either. So why stay and sour her own night?

And as for Hamilton…

Natalia let out a wry chuckle. Her first love was right by his side; was she expected to stick around just to be overshadowed?

Standing tall, she didn’t hesitate as she made her way to the door.

But when Hamilton saw her determined to leave, his face darkened instantaneously.

Alden, sensing the tension, quickly reached out to stop her. “Ms. Jenkins, now that you’re here, you can’t just up and leave like this.”

Natalia offered a laugh, though it lacked mirth. “Sorry, Alden, but I really don’t like it here.”

Alden frowned, glancing at Hamilton, hoping he would say something to convince her to stay. But Hamilton remained silent, his gaze heavy on Natalia.

Victor, ever the instigator, couldn’t resist adding fuel to the fire. “Alden, let her go if she wants to. She shouldn’t have been invited in the first place. What’s the point of bringing someone like her, just to spoil the mood?”

Finally, Elliott couldn’t hold back. “Victor Henkel, that’s quite enough. Ms. Jenkins isn’t here for you.”

Victor clicked his tongue, throwing Elliott a meaningful glance. “Since when did you become so chummy with Ms. Jenkins?”

Elliott ignored him, turning to Natalia instead. “Ms. Jenkins, since you’re here, why not join us for a bit? It’s Hamilton’s birthday, after all. We should be having fun.”

Eveleen chimed in with a laugh, playing the gracious hostess. “Yeah, come and have some fun. Otherwise, it might seem like we’re not welcoming.”

Her words, dripping with an air of exclusive ownership, effectively set Natalia apart from the

group.

Natalia had no intention of staying, but Eveleen’s comment sparked a defiant streak in her. She stepped forward, moving towards Elliott. “If Ms. Schafer insists, I’ll stay and join in the festivities.

Eveleen’s smile froze on her face.

her to reach her destination, he

were tight, and she didn’t respond but also didn’t move

of

of fury. She glared at Natalia with hatred

scaring Ms. Jenkins. She’s quite close to Elliott, so what’s wrong with her wanting to sit

him?”

on me tonight. I got

arm around Natalia’s waist and the two left.

the entire room was

was already humiliated by the evening’s turn of events. The engagement announcement she was

was leaving with Natalia, leaving her

couldn’t help but comment with a smirk, “Looks like it’s clear who’s closer

lackluster flick. He glanced at Eveleen.

stood abruptly, following

to the parking lot. As they reached his car, a

saw Eveleen approaching, tears streaming

his sleeve. “Are you really going to leave me like

the car door and turned to Natalia. “Get in and

climbed into the car.

handkerchief and offered it to Eveleen, who

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watched the scene from Inside the car, forcing a

seemed to stretch on until Hamilton finally got back into the car. His first words were laced with sarcasm. “Ms. Jenkins, you’ve really outdone

of sitting by him and Eveleen. She had no explanation for her

murmured an apology, “Sorry, I shouldn’t have come.”

brow furrowed with frustration. “What? You feel wronged

silent for a long moment

His scoff was sharp and bitter. “So, Ms. Jenkins, you’re not even cooking

“Well, it’s not like you’re going to eat it anyway.”

a moment before he spoke,

clothes as he headed toward the

still for a moment before finally heading into the

the time the spaghetti was ready, Hamilton had emerged from the bathroom. He

spaghetti” Natalia made for him every year

slightly, and his expression finally softened a bit.

dining table

turned and walked towards the

after her shower, Hamilton had already retreated to the bedroom. He was leaning against the window, on the

the

won’t stop crying. Come over, will you? None