Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 112

When Natalia awoke the next morning, Hamilton was already busy perfecting his Windsor knot in front of the mirror. Dapper as ever, he stood by the bedside.

“You can take the day off if you’re tired,” he said with a casual glance her way,

His amorous endeavors the previous night had been rather demanding, and it was well past midnight when she finally got some rest.

Shaking her head as she sat up, Natalia dismissed the thought. There was a mountain of work awaiting her at the office.

Hamilton raised an eyebrow. “Then, shall we ride together?”

She was resolute in her refusal. “No need. I’ll take the bus.”

But Hamilton acted as if he hadn’t heard her decline, casually leaning against the door frame, waiting.

With a glance in his direction, Natalia didn’t protest further.

As she dressed, her fingers hesitated for a mere second. She pulled out a small box from her drawer. Inside was a charm bracelet she had gotten a while back, meant to bring good fortune and safety.

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She had intended to give it to Hamilton for his birthday, but when he had asked about it yesterday, she suddenly didn’t want to give it away anymore.

She picked up the bracelet, examined it for a few seconds, and then placed it back in the box.

She didn’t want to gift him with her sentiments anymore, only to have them carelessly trampled

upon.

Lowering her gaze, Natalia pushed the box to the farthest corner of the drawer.

Dressed and ready, she found Hamilton still waiting at the door.

She composed herself before asking, “Mr. Fowler, have you come to a conclusion about that matter?”

Hamilton’s gaze darkened, and after a moment’s silence, he spoke. “Ms. Jenkins, do you really think the truth is so important?”

Natalia nodded affirmatively. “Yes, at least to me, it’s very important.”

A shadow crossed Hamilton’s face. After a brief pause, he finally admitted, “Indeed, it was orchestrated.”

Natalia’s lips tightened, and her hands clenched to the point of turning her knuckles white.

struggling to steady her voice, she asked, “Was it Eveleen?”

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looked at

had already figured it

suddenly reminded of the tender way he had consoled Eveleen

that Eveleen was responsible for the loss of her child. Yet, he still managed to comfort her with such tenderness

care. Not about her and

yet hopelessly devoted he could

deepened as he observed Natalia. He had indeed uncovered the truth long ago, but he had withheld it, believing that some truths, once known, only serve to deepen the pain.

he looked down into her eyes. “Natalia, sometimes accepting

had been holding up quite well, yet her nose tingled with the onset of tears.

she said with a teary smile. “But I insist on knowing the truth! Mr. Fowler, you might not care, but someone should care about that child.”

pulled away from his grip and

darkened instantly. He grabbed Natalia’s hand. “Natalia! I told you that child was

turned and met his gaze. “I know, Mr. Fowler. Can you let go of

her; instead, he pulled her into

no resistance.

lot did Hamilton speak up. “I’ll give Eveleen a warning. Natalia, let’s put an end to

smile flickered across Natalia’s face as her eyes glistened.

– that was as far as Hamilton was willing to bend, it seemed. She should have

her gaze out the window, not looking back at him. After a long pause, she mustered a “Thank you, Mr.

car door and stepped

watched her retreating figure, his

tears in her eyes haunted him. He might

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was beginning to realize he couldn’t ignore Natalia as he

long while, picked up his phone to make a call.

office, Tess immediately noticed Natalia’s off–kilter demeanor, especially the faint redness around her eyes.

happen?” Tess asked with concern.

managed a strained smile. “It’s nothing. How’s the year–end report coming along?”

talk to me if something’s up. I may not be able to do much, but two heads are better

a nod and a smile, Natalia thanked her.

Tess said, moving closer. “Boss, have you heard? Mr. Fowler didn’t even get engaged

bear to hear any more about Hamilton and Eveleen. But she didn’t stop Tess from

strut while she can. You wouldn’t believe how close she was to announcing her engagement to Mr. Fowler on Twitter. I want to see how she takes this. I

and she didn’t respond, simply

few more words, but seeing that Natalia was disinterested, she eventually moved on to gossip