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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the situation would push

cigarette from Alden and lit it before replying, “That’s

he seemed lost for words. “And

crossed Hamilton’s eyes. “Keep looking. Bring him to me when

subject. “Bro, can you and Ms.

a feeling that their relationship might have

was evident. “Why not?”

long as he refused to let go, she couldn’t leave. And

away.

really liked Eveleen, did you? It’s always been Ms. Jenkins. Otherwise, you wouldn’t cling to this point.”

carried Natalia away was something Alden had never seen

a simple embrace. If there were no feelings involved, why

eyes–the kind of panic that comes from fearing the loss

answering, simply stated, “Alden, I

out his cigarette, he turned back into the hospital room.

by a few times, initially intending to talk to Hamilton, but he eventually felt it

with Hamilton would be

he let

to help if Natalia asked

day and night before regaining

waking, she was still somewhat disoriented. But before she could collect her thoughts, a familiar voice asked,

much within her, now left her

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murmured

pain? I’ll call the

Hamilton had been holding

advised, “You’re awake, but you still need to recover from the lung infection and bruising. Rest is

Natalia responded politely.

doctor left, Hamilton returned to her bedside, instinctively reaching for her hand

again.

he grasped at air.

subtly withdrawn from

anger

closed, taking a long time before answering,

breathing hurt. But she didn’t want to share that with him anymore. Her suffering, her discomfort would all be irrelevant to him from now