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.”

slightly, but she swallowed the words she had almost spoken. Taking a deep breath, she

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sooner had they entered

spell, instantly tensing

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

in fragments from outside.

but she knew they were discussing

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

pulled herself back to the

the phone and stood at the bedroom doorway.

my things over

her lips. “Okay.”

need to stop by my family

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

with a frown, and Natalie faintly heard the

and he murmured

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

paused and said, “No need,

but Natalie had already turned back to her organizing.

Natalie lay down and

and she felt almost fully

an old

been over three years since she had last spoken

it was definitely not going to be a pleasant conversation, she decisively

freshen–up, she left

the hospital the nurse greeted her

Happy

the way. “Happy New Year. Thanks

overjoyed with the

she said

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

linger, leaving Natalie with some privacy.

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

lay motionless,

sat quietly, then left without

she came face to face

all she could remember was his cold rejection outside his family’s mansion three years

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

never dreamed of getting money from Patrick.

could still vividly remember what