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

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entered than Hamilton’s

a spell, instantly tensing the

Hamilton before wheeling her suitcase into the bedroom. She didn’t tidy up much; she just stood in front of

in

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

face–her own birthday was approaching, as

pulled herself back to

the phone and stood at the

have someone bring my

her lips.

my family estate; I’ll be back

nothing more,

answered with a frown, and Natalie faintly

expression 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

and said, “No need, I can

organizing. He watched her for

lay

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

call from an old

years since she had last spoken to

her phone’s screen and knowing it was definitely not going to be a pleasant conversation, she decisively ended the call

quick freshen–up, she left the apartment.

hospital the nurse greeted

Jenkins, Happy New Year!”

the way. “Happy New

overjoyed with

paid for,” she said before sighing at the sight of Tatiana in her bed.

years now, with no end in sight.

Natalie

for a while before smiling. “Mom, Happy New Year.”

lay motionless, unresponsive.

faded as she sat quietly, then left without further word.

came face to face

she could remember was his cold rejection outside

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

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

vividly remember what this