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.”

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

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had they entered than Hamilton’s phone

was like a spell, instantly

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

voice came in fragments from outside.

she knew they were discussing Eveleen’s birthday party.

face–her own birthday was

deep breath, she pulled herself back to the

phone and stood at the bedroom doorway.

bring my things over later.”

her lips.

stop by my family estate; I’ll be back

acknowledgment. She said nothing more, focusing

frown, and Natalie faintly

and he murmured a terse

in for a quick kiss on Natalie’s lips. “I have to go. Rest up at home. I’ll have someone send over some food.”

and said, “No need, I can cook for

turned back to her organizing. He watched her for a moment, then left without another

tidying up, Natalie lay

almost fully recovered. She got ready to check in on Tatiana.

call from an

three years since she had last spoken to

screen and knowing it was definitely not

freshen–up, she left

the hospital the nurse

Happy

on the way. “Happy New Year. Thanks for all your hard work

was overjoyed with

it’s no trouble at all. It’s what I’m paid for,” she said before sighing at the sight of Tatiana

in sight. She

linger, leaving Natalie with some

Tatiana’s muscles for a while before smiling.

motionless,

faded as she sat quietly, then left without

face

instantly, yet all she could remember was his cold rejection

her jewelry, claiming he

money from Patrick. She only wanted him to return her the money he had obtained by

still vividly remember what