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 followed Hamilton

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entered than Hamilton’s phone

spell, instantly

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

in fragments from

but she knew they were discussing

her face–her own

breath, she pulled herself

up the phone and stood at the bedroom

bring my things

pressed her

my family estate; I’ll be back later

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

answered with a frown, and

expression darkened, and he murmured

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

“No need, I can

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

up, Natalie lay down and fell asleep.

almost fully recovered. She got ready to check

she received a call from an old

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

name on her phone’s screen and knowing it was definitely not going to

freshen–up, she left

the nurse greeted

Happy

had bought on the way. “Happy New Year. Thanks for all your hard work this past

overjoyed with

paid for,” she

been four years now, with no end in sight. She could not help but feel

didn’t linger, leaving Natalie with some

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

motionless,

as she sat quietly, then left

hospital, she came face

she could remember was his cold rejection

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

Natalia visited the Schafer family, she never dreamed of getting money from Patrick. She only wanted him to return her the money he

could still vividly remember what this scumbag said back then.