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.”

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

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they entered than

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.

in fragments

listen closely, but she knew they were discussing Eveleen’s birthday

crossed her face–her own birthday was approaching, as was

pulled herself

hung up the phone and stood at the

have someone bring my

pressed her

family estate; I’ll be back

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

answered with a frown, and Natalie faintly heard the name ‘Orpheus‘.

darkened, and he murmured a terse response.

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

paused and said, “No need,

organizing. He watched

lay down and

she awoke, it was evening, and she felt almost fully recovered. She got ready to check

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

since she had last spoken

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

freshen–up, she

at the hospital the nurse greeted

Jenkins, Happy New

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

was overjoyed with the

I’m paid for,” she said before sighing at the

now, with no end in sight.

Natalie

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

motionless, unresponsive.

sat quietly, then

hospital, she came face to face

recognized him instantly, yet all she could remember was his cold rejection outside his family’s mansion three years

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

money from Patrick. She only wanted him to return her the money he had obtained by selling those

remember what this