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.”

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

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had they entered than Hamilton’s phone

spell, instantly tensing the air

suitcase into the bedroom. She didn’t tidy up much; she just stood in front of the closet, lost in thought.

came in

closely, but she knew

bitter smile crossed her face–her own birthday

she pulled herself

and stood at the bedroom

my things

pressed her lips. “Okay.”

family estate; I’ll be back later

gaze in acknowledgment. She said nothing more, focusing on tidying up her

a frown, and Natalie faintly

he murmured a terse

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

and said, “No need, I can cook for

had already turned back to her organizing. He watched her for a moment, then left without

Natalie lay down and

felt almost fully recovered. She got ready to check

received a call from an

since she had last spoken to Patrick. What could he possibly want now?

knowing it was definitely not going to be a pleasant conversation, she decisively

quick freshen–up, she left the

at the hospital the nurse greeted her warmly.

Happy New Year!”

over the fruit she had bought on the way. “Happy New Year. Thanks for all

overjoyed

it’s no trouble at all. It’s what I’m paid for,” she said before sighing at the sight of Tatiana

with no end in sight. She could not help but feel sympathy

leaving Natalie

muscles for a while before smiling. “Mom,

lay motionless,

quietly, then left without

face to face with Patrick.

years, she recognized him instantly, yet all she could remember was his cold

swindled all her jewelry, claiming he needed it for marriage and buying a new house. Thus, Tatiana gave all her jewelry to him

the Schafer family, she never dreamed of getting money from Patrick. She only wanted him

could still vividly remember what