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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sooner had they entered than Hamilton’s

like a spell, instantly tensing the

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

in fragments from

didn’t listen closely, but she knew they were discussing

own birthday was approaching, as was Eveleen’s.

a deep breath, she pulled herself back

and

someone bring my

her

to stop by my family estate; I’ll be back later

her gaze in acknowledgment. She said nothing more, focusing on tidying up her clothes.

He answered with a frown,

expression darkened, and he murmured a terse response.

on Natalie’s lips. “I have to go. Rest up at home.

need,

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

tidying up, Natalie lay down and fell asleep.

awoke, it was evening, and she felt almost fully

an old

last spoken to Patrick. What could

at the vibrating name on her phone’s screen and knowing it was definitely not going to be a pleasant

quick freshen–up, she left

the

Happy New Year!”

over the fruit she had bought on the way. “Happy New Year.

was overjoyed with

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

been four years now, with no end in sight. She could not help but

leaving Natalie

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

lay motionless, unresponsive.

she sat quietly, then left without further

hospital, she came face

yet all she could remember

Patrick had swindled all her jewelry, claiming he needed it for marriage and buying a new house. Thus, Tatiana gave all her jewelry

visited the Schafer family, she never dreamed of getting money from Patrick. She only wanted him to return her the money he had obtained by selling those jewelries.

still vividly remember what this scumbag said back then.