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.”

words she had

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entered than

ringtone was like a spell, instantly tensing the air between

glanced at Hamilton before wheeling her suitcase into the bedroom. She didn’t tidy

came in

listen closely, but she knew they were discussing

bitter smile crossed her face–her own birthday

she pulled herself back

phone and stood at the bedroom doorway.

my

her

stop by my family estate; I’ll be

her gaze in acknowledgment. She said nothing more,

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

darkened, 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

paused and said, “No need, I can cook

organizing. He watched her for a moment, then left without another word.

up, Natalie lay down and fell

she felt almost fully recovered. She

call from an old acquaintance–her biological father, Patrick Schafer.

years since she had last spoken to Patrick. What

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

quick freshen–up, she left

the hospital the nurse

Happy

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

nurse was overjoyed with the

she said

no end in sight. She

linger, leaving Natalie with some

a while before smiling. “Mom,

lay motionless, unresponsive.

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

came face to face with

the years, she recognized him instantly, yet all she could remember

jewelry in her possession. However, Patrick had swindled all her jewelry, claiming he needed it for marriage

Schafer family, she never dreamed of getting money from Patrick. She only

what this