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

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had they entered than Hamilton’s

spell, instantly

into the bedroom. She didn’t tidy up much; she just stood in

in fragments from outside.

didn’t listen closely, but she knew they

her face–her own birthday was approaching, as was

breath, she pulled herself back to the

up the phone and stood

have someone bring my things

pressed her lips.

family estate; I’ll be

acknowledgment. She said nothing more,

frown, and Natalie faintly heard the name ‘Orpheus‘.

he murmured a terse

have to go. Rest up at home. I’ll have someone send over

said, “No need,

creased, but Natalie had already turned back to her organizing. He watched her for a moment, then left without

lay

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

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

last spoken to Patrick. What could he possibly

phone’s screen and knowing it was definitely not going to be

a quick freshen–up, she

hospital the nurse

Jenkins, Happy New Year!”

fruit she had bought on the way.

nurse was overjoyed with

at all. It’s what I’m paid for,” she said before sighing at the sight of

in sight. She could not

linger, leaving Natalie with some

massaged Tatiana’s muscles for a while before smiling. “Mom,

lay motionless,

quietly,

face to face with Patrick.

years, she recognized him instantly, yet all she could remember was his cold rejection outside his family’s mansion

though Tatiana had lost her memories, she still had some rather expensive 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

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

still vividly remember what this