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

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had they entered than

familiar ringtone was like a spell, instantly tensing the air between them.

glanced at Hamilton before wheeling her suitcase into the bedroom. She didn’t tidy up much; she just stood in front of the closet, lost in thought.

voice came in fragments

but she knew they were

own birthday was approaching,

she pulled herself back to

and stood at the

my things over later.”

her lips.

family estate;

She said nothing more, focusing on tidying up her clothes.

phone rang again. He answered with a frown, and Natalie

he murmured a terse response.

for a quick kiss on Natalie’s lips. “I have

“No need, I can

to her organizing. He

up, Natalie lay down

and she felt almost fully recovered. She got ready

received a call from an old acquaintance–her biological father, Patrick

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

it was definitely not going to be a pleasant conversation, she decisively ended the call

she left the

hospital the nurse

Jenkins, Happy

bought on the way. “Happy New Year. Thanks for

nurse was overjoyed with

she

sight. She could not

leaving Natalie with some privacy.

for a while before smiling. “Mom, Happy New Year.”

motionless,

as she sat quietly, then left without further word.

she came face to face with

all she could remember was his cold rejection outside his family’s mansion three years ago.

she still had some rather expensive jewelry in her possession. However, Patrick had swindled all her jewelry, claiming he needed it for marriage and buying a

Schafer family, she never dreamed of getting money from Patrick. She only wanted him to return her the money he had obtained by selling those jewelries.

vividly remember what this scumbag said back