Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 127

Natalie knew that Hamilton was not one to overshare. She didn’t press further, simply closing

her eyes.

Out of nowhere, Hamilton cupped her chin and planted a kiss on her lips. It was a kiss laced with longing, tender like none before.

Natalie’s brows furrowed ever so slightly. Before she could react, Hamilton had rolled on top of

her.

“Hamilton, I…”

“Shh, don’t move; we’re just kissing. But if you stir, it might not stop there,” Hamilton’s voice was husky, and his body pressed against her was all too intense.

Natalie immediately stilled.

Hamilton chuckled softly. “Are you really that scared of doing it with me?”

She averted her gaze. “I’m not feeling well.”

She knew all too well how demanding this man could be in bed. In her current state, she was definitely not up for it.

Hamilton wasn’t actually intent on taking it further. Even at his most beastly, he wouldn’t force a sick person.

After kissing her lips again, he finally got up and went into the bathroom.

When he reemerged a good half–hour later, he was refreshingly cool. He slid into bed, and only after warming up did he pull her close.

The next morning, they boarded the flight back to Silkwood City.

Once they landed, Hamilton gave her a look. “Where do you plan on staying?”

After a moment of silence, Natalie replied, “I was thinking of going back to my apartment.”

She half expected him to say more, but he remained silent.

An hour later, they stopped at her rented place. She muttered a thanks and moved to get out.

Hamilton glanced at her, then stepped out first with her suitcase in tow. He also had his own luggage.

Natalie’s mouth opened slightly as if to speak, but Hamilton cut in.

“You’re unwell; I can’t have a sick person shuttling back and forth.”

but she swallowed the words she had almost spoken. Taking a deep breath, she

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had they entered than Hamilton’s phone rang,

familiar ringtone was like a spell,

glanced at Hamilton before wheeling her suitcase into the bedroom. She didn’t tidy up much; she just

voice came in fragments

knew

face–her own birthday was

pulled herself back to the present.

the phone and stood at the bedroom doorway.

my things over

pressed her lips. “Okay.”

family estate; I’ll be back later tonight.”

acknowledgment. She said nothing more, focusing

He answered with a frown, and Natalie faintly

expression darkened, and he

hanging up, he leaned in for a quick kiss on Natalie’s lips. “I have to go. Rest up at home. I’ll have someone send over some food.”

need, I can

organizing. He watched her for a

tidying up, Natalie lay down

almost fully recovered. She got ready to check in

she received a call from an old acquaintance–her biological

had been over three years since she had last spoken to Patrick. What could he

at the vibrating name on her phone’s screen and knowing it was definitely

quick freshen–up, she left

at the hospital the nurse greeted her warmly.

Jenkins, Happy New Year!”

responded with a smile, handing over the fruit she had bought on the way. “Happy New Year. Thanks for all your

overjoyed with

what I’m paid for,” she said before sighing

in sight. She could

Natalie with some privacy.

massaged Tatiana’s muscles for a while before smiling. “Mom,

lay motionless, unresponsive.

she sat quietly,

she came face

could remember was his cold

had swindled all her jewelry, claiming he needed it for marriage and buying a

dreamed of getting money from Patrick. She only wanted him to return her the money he

what this scumbag said