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.”

she had almost spoken. Taking a deep

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sooner had they entered than

was like a spell, instantly tensing

bedroom. She didn’t tidy up much; she just stood in front of

came in

closely, but she knew they

bitter smile crossed her face–her own birthday was approaching, as

a deep breath, she pulled herself back to the

hung up the phone and stood at the bedroom doorway.

my things

pressed her

family

She said nothing more,

again. He answered with a frown,

expression darkened, and he murmured a terse response.

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

paused and said, “No need, I can cook

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

tidying up, Natalie lay down and fell

was evening, and she felt almost fully

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

been over three years since she had last spoken to Patrick.

name on her phone’s screen and knowing it was definitely not going to

she left the

at the hospital the

Happy

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

overjoyed with the gift.

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

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

Natalie with some privacy.

for a while before

lay motionless, unresponsive.

as she sat quietly, then left without further

she came face to face with

yet all she could remember was his cold rejection outside his

her jewelry,

she never dreamed of getting money from Patrick. She only wanted him to

could still vividly remember what this