Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 137

Eveleen was taken aback by Natalia’s forthright declaration. She hadn’t expected such blunt honesty, and it visibly shook her. However, her expression quickly soured again as she noticed Hamilton’s face turning as cold as an Arctic chill after Natalia’s words.

Hamilton was clearly not pleased. The very notion of Natalia suggesting they separate seemed to cut through him like a knife through butter. He had no intention of letting her go, and Eveleen could see that.

“Eveleen, why don’t you head on back?” Hamilton’s voice was frosty, matching the iciness of his demeanor.

Eveleen’s face twisted in discomfort, but she chose to ignore Hamilton, her gaze still locked on Natalia. “Ms. Jenkins, I didn’t mean for any of this, I-”

“Get out!” Natalia cut her off, clearly having no patience for Eveleen’s charades. She fixed her with a steely look. “Or do you need me to call security? It wouldn’t be a pretty sight for a celebrity like you, Ms. Schafer, to be thrown out.”

Stunned, Eveleen’s eyes welled up with tears. She turned to Hamilton, a picture of misery.

“Hamilton, I just came to clear the air about any misunderstanding with Ms. Jenkins, but look at her attitude!”

Hamilton’s face was stone. It wasn’t Natalia’s attitude that bothered him; it was the audacity of her words that infuriated him, and her casual mention of not needing him anymore.

He felt a fire brewing in his chest, the audacious suggestion that she could simply discard him. The power to stay or leave was never hers to wield.

“Didn’t you hear me, Èveleen?” His gaze was icy as he turned to her. “Go back.”

Eveleen fell silent, tears streaming down her face. Hamilton’s heart softened slightly at the sight.

“Go on back now. There’s no need for explanations here.”

Eveleen knew when to quit while she was ahead. Her goal had been to rattle Natalia, and having achieved that, she saw no reason to linger.

Upon leaving the hospital room, Hamilton followed her out. Outside, Eveleen looked up at him with a mix of hurt and hope.

“Hamilton, are you upset with me too? If it weren’t for me, Ms. Jenkins wouldn’t be in this mess.”

Hamilton’s brows knitted together tightly. “Stop it with the nonsense.”

Eveleen’s eyes shimmered. “It’s my birthday today, Hamilton. Could you come by my room later? It’s been years since you celebrated with me. And, my forehead’s been hurting all day.”

He paused, remembering it was indeed her birthday,

“I’ll drop by later,” he said, pinching the bridge of his nose. “Don’t worry about your forehead; I’ve arranged for a top plastic surgeon.”

she didn’t want to talk. He watched her for a moment before speaking

an inch, Natalia replied, “I’m not

games with your health,” he said,

him

if I have to,” he warned.

you ever been gentle with me, Mr. Fowler? After all, your tenderness

will make me let you go, you’re wrong. I won’t release you, even if

that, he stormed out of

She knew Hamilton well enough; his reaction wasn’t surprising. She let out a bitter chuckle

left, he instructed the doctor to keep Natalia on nutritional supplements if she

Natalia’s room, cursing under her breath about Eveleen’s shameless

frowning at

transfer to the duty shift. But that bitch kept asking me to pour water for her one moment, then peel fruits for her the next. I’m a doctor, not her

“And that bastard Hamilton, you’re lying here because of him, and he still has the nerve to go celebrate Eveleen’s birthday. I really want to smash

wry smile, apologizing for dragging Scarlett

better once she was rid of Hamilton. With a cheeky

brand new smartphone, there was that contract Natalia had mentioned.

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and shot a message

Spiegel, I could really use your help with something.)

wasn’t long before her phone buzzed with a call from Caspian,

Jenkins, what can I

Natalla spoke, “I’ve got this contract, and

send it over.”

hesitation, Natalia snapped pictures of the contract

was on the line again. “Are

said,

Silkwood City tomorrow.

*Sounds good.”

allowed herself a deep breath.

couldn’t help but ask, “Are you sure about

and said, “It’s quite a

breach of contract alone was in

probably why Hamilton was so confident she wouldn’t dare to break