Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 121

Natalia’s lips were pulled tight, a line of tension that betrayed her unease.

Hamilton had thrown a curveball, but it wasn’t entirely unexpected. Still, her heart felt heavy, as if it were swamped in a fog of disappointment. The man before her, it seemed, was determined to leave her with no way out.

A bitter smile crept across her face. “I did say that, but you never agreed, Mr. Fowler.”

Hamilton’s eyebrow arched slightly. “Ms. Jenkins, when you wanted to uncover the truth, you agreed to walk away from the house. Now that you’ve got your truth, you want to keep the house, too? Isn’t that a bit greedy?”

The smile on his face was mask–like, devoid of any warmth in his eyes.

“Hamilton.” Natalia’s voice was laced with a pain she could hardly contain as she faced him. “That house… it was bought with my child’s life!”

His smile vanished in an instant. He looked at her with cold eyes, and after what felt like an eternity, he finally spoke. “Natalia, save me the sob story about kids. I don’t care about that.”

She laughed suddenly, a sound that was more a release of pent–up frustration than any real amusement.

“If that’s the case, then I’m not beholden to you, Mr. Fowler. There are plenty of other fish in the sea, plenty of other wealthy people in this world. I’m sure if I put my heart into finding someone, I’ll find a willing soul.”

Hamilton’s face darkened, his gaze growing icy as he fixed his eyes on her.

“Natalia, I dare you say that again!” he growled.

She met his chilling gaze and knew she had struck a nerve. She was aware of her vulnerability before him, aware that even the smallest trick he used on her would require her to fight with all her might.

But she had to survive.

“People need to live, Hamilton, and I… I just want to live well.”

She didn’t want to keep getting hurt by him. She didn’t want to drown any longer in a hopeless

romance.

That was all.

She didn’t deny her feelings for Hamilton. But it was true; she no longer wanted to return to his side.

Hamilton reached out, his hand suddenly gripping her wrist. His face was a mask of frost, yet his fingers were gentle, caressing her skin tenderly.

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“Who do you plan to find. Natalia?” he asked softly, like a lover’s whisper.

on her wrist tightened abruptly as if to snap her bones.

we have is nothing

a low rumble,

her expression remained unfazed, as still as a stagnant pond.

really think someone will dare to make a deal

lowered her head. She knew the truth well–if Hamilton didn’t let go, nobody would dare

eyes

for a trinket? But what

not in Silkwood City, then another

on her wrist tightened, her expression

laughed coldly.

just any man than come back to me? Is that

didn’t deny it.

Natalia. You chose this path. Just don’t

Moments later, his

“Get this processed.”

secretary, unaware of the tension, took the

Natalia turned to leave, but Hamilton’s grip

lips found the nape

torment. But Hamilton didn’t go further;

day, the secretary had completed the paperwork.

emotions. She took a deep breath, picked up the deed,

agent who had helped her rent an apartment a few days

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why are you renting?

asking him to find a buyer

facilities, and the asking price is reasonable. Rest assured, the moment word gets

nodded, thanked him, and

rented apartment,

Mr. Collin would like to have dinner with you. Are

she agreed,

wasn’t exactly short–staffed, but someone of Natalia’s caliber, capable of

direct position at the

arrived at the meeting spot, Ryan

at

he

but smile in

Ryan couldn’t help frowning. He had this nagging feeling

front of Collin,

on the other hand, was animated throughout. When it came to translation, he was