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.”

lips twitched slightly, but she swallowed the words she had almost spoken. Taking a deep breath, she followed Hamilton

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had they entered

was like a spell, instantly

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

in fragments

listen closely, but she knew they were discussing

crossed her face–her own

pulled

the phone and stood at the bedroom doorway.

someone bring my things

pressed her lips. “Okay.”

need to stop by my family estate; I’ll

said nothing more, focusing on

a frown, and Natalie faintly

darkened, and he murmured a

have to go. Rest up at home. I’ll have someone send over some food.”

said, “No need, I can cook for

Natalie had already turned back to her organizing. He

lay down

and she felt almost fully recovered. She got

from an

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

phone’s screen and knowing it was definitely

a quick freshen–up, she left the apartment.

hospital the nurse greeted

Jenkins, Happy New

on the

nurse was overjoyed with

all. It’s what I’m paid for,” she said before sighing at the sight

no end in sight. She could

linger, leaving Natalie with

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

motionless,

faded as she sat quietly,

the hospital, she came face to face with

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

in her possession. However, Patrick had swindled all her jewelry, claiming he needed it for

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

could still vividly remember what