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.”

had almost spoken. Taking a deep breath, she followed

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entered than

a spell, instantly tensing

tidy up much; she just stood in front of the closet, lost in thought.

voice came in

didn’t listen closely, but she knew they were discussing Eveleen’s

crossed her face–her own birthday was approaching, as was Eveleen’s.

breath, she pulled herself back to

phone and stood at the bedroom doorway.

have someone bring my things over later.”

her lips. “Okay.”

family

acknowledgment. She said nothing

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

darkened, and he

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

need, I can cook for

brow creased, but Natalie had already turned back to her organizing. He watched her for a moment,

up, Natalie lay down

awoke, it was evening, and she felt almost fully recovered.

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

over three years since 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 be a pleasant conversation, she decisively ended the call

a quick freshen–up, she left

the

Happy New Year!”

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

nurse was overjoyed

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

now, with no end in sight. She could not help but feel sympathy for Natalie.

leaving Natalie with some

a while before smiling.

motionless,

she sat quietly, then

she came face to face with

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

expensive jewelry in her possession. However, Patrick had swindled all her jewelry, claiming he

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

could still vividly remember what this scumbag said back then.