Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 135

Hamilton knew, deep down, that saying sorry was useless right now, but that seemed to be all he could offer.

Eveleen had been his saving grace. No one knew the ordeals he had faced when he arrived at that quaint fishing town–how he had brushed with death more than once. The first few times at the hands of his mother, and then later, by his own hand.

It was only in that serene hamlet by the sea that a flicker of desire to live sparked within him.

Though the details of his past had blurred through therapy, the name “Evi” was etched in his mind like a sacred incantation.

She was his redemption.

In such a state, he couldn’t just abandon Eveleen. Yet he hadn’t anticipated dragging Natalia into such peril.

Hamilton gripped Natalia’s hand, his gaze falling upon her pale, fragile face, feeling a weight in his chest that made it hard to breathe.

Every time he blinked, he saw her lifeless body sprawled on the jagged rocks.

He closed his eyes briefly, and when he reopened them, they were drained of emotion. His long fingers traced the wet trail on her cheek.

In a hushed voice, he said, “Natalia, don’t be scared. I’m here.”

It took a while, but Natalia finally calmed down.

Hamilton fetched a warm towel and gently wiped her face. His movements halted as he dabbed her hands; the wounds were still there, even if the dislocated wrist had been attached.

Carefully avoiding the cuts, he finished and tucked her hand beneath the blanket before standing up and stepping outside.

Alden was waiting at the door.

“Did you find Orpheus?” Hamilton asked, his voice low.

Alden shook his head. “He’s hiding out somewhere, the bold bastard. To think he’d abduct Ms. Jenkins in broad daylight! If it weren’t for Ryan and Dawson, Ms. Jenkins might’ve been out of luck.”

Hamilton let out a bitter laugh. “If they hadn’t intervened, Natalia wouldn’t have been in danger.” Alden paused, considering Hamilton’s implication.

Without Ryan and Dawson’s presence, Orpheus would have had to contact Hamilton, who would have surely found a way to keep Natalia safe.

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Ms. Jenkins, Who knew the situation would push

it before replying, “That’s why I’m not holding a grudge

lips moved, but he seemed

looking. Bring

Alden carefully broached another subject. “Bro,

their relationship might have reached a point of no

was evident. “Why

she couldn’t leave. And he had no intention of letting

away.

Eveleen, did you? It’s always been Ms. Jenkins. Otherwise,

Natalia away was something Alden had never seen before.

there were no feelings involved, why would Hamilton care so

even saw panic in his brother’s eyes–the kind of panic that comes from fearing the loss of

without answering, simply stated, “Alden,

turned back into the hospital

but he eventually felt it

conversation with Hamilton would

he let it be.

help if Natalia asked

slept for a full day and night before

before she could collect

voice, which once stirred so much within her, now left

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she murmured softly.

pain? I’ll call the doctor

did Natalia realize that Hamilton had been holding her hand. She averted

“You’re awake, but you still need to recover from the lung infection

you,” Natalia

returned to her bedside, instinctively reaching for her

again.

grasped

subtly withdrawn from

expression darkened momentarily, but he understood her anger was justified

her eyes closed, taking a

breathing hurt. But she didn’t want to share that with him anymore.