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.”

words she had almost

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they entered than Hamilton’s phone

ringtone was like a spell, instantly tensing the

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

voice came in fragments

listen closely, but she knew

own birthday was approaching, as

deep breath, she pulled herself back to

the phone and stood

bring my things over

her lips.

to stop by my family estate; I’ll be back

nothing more, focusing on

a frown, and

he murmured a terse

leaned in for a quick kiss on Natalie’s lips. “I have to go. Rest up at home. I’ll

said, “No need, I can

turned back to her organizing. He watched her for a moment, then left

Natalie lay down and

and she felt almost fully recovered. She got

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

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

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

freshen–up, she left the apartment.

the hospital the

Happy

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

nurse was overjoyed with the

no trouble at all. It’s what I’m paid for,” she said before

sight. She

didn’t linger, leaving Natalie with some

while before smiling.

motionless, unresponsive.

she sat quietly,

hospital, she came face to face with

all she could remember was

had swindled all her jewelry, claiming he needed it for marriage and buying a new house.

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

what