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.”

but she swallowed the words she had

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had they entered

ringtone was like a spell, instantly tensing the air

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

voice came in fragments from

didn’t listen closely, but she knew they

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

breath, she pulled herself back to the present.

and stood at the bedroom doorway.

have someone bring my things over

pressed her lips.

family

her gaze in acknowledgment. She said nothing

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

expression darkened, and he murmured a terse response.

have to go. Rest up

paused and said, “No need, I can cook

had already turned back to her organizing. He watched her for a

tidying up, Natalie lay down

was evening, and she felt almost fully recovered. She

an old

had been over three years since she had last

and knowing it was definitely not going to be

freshen–up, she left

at the hospital the

Jenkins, Happy

a smile, handing over the fruit she had bought on the way. “Happy New Year. Thanks for

overjoyed with the gift.

I’m paid for,” she said before sighing at the sight of Tatiana

no end in sight. She could not help

linger, leaving Natalie

a while before smiling.

motionless, unresponsive.

faded as she sat quietly, then left without

hospital, she came face

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

swindled all her jewelry, claiming he needed it for marriage and buying a new house. Thus, Tatiana gave all her jewelry to him without reservation.

of getting money from Patrick. She only wanted him to return her the

vividly remember what this