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.”

down with her eyes closed, signaling she didn’t want to talk. He watched

Natalia replied, “I’m not hungry,”

your health,” he said, his tone

ignored him completely.

to get rough if I have to,”

her voice laced with sarcasm, “When have you ever been gentle with me, Mr. Fowler? After all, your tenderness seems reserved for

will make me let

stormed out of

up, her face pale. She knew Hamilton well enough; his reaction wasn’t surprising. She

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

after, Scarlett stormed into Natalia’s room, cursing

up?” Natalia asked, frowning at

the duty shift. But that bitch kept asking me to pour water for her one moment, then peel fruits for her the

you’re lying here because of him, and he still has the nerve to go celebrate Eveleen’s birthday. I really want to smash a cake on his head! Did he ever celebrate

wry smile, apologizing for dragging Scarlett into

with someone better once she was rid of Hamilton. With a cheeky wink, she

smartphone, there was that contract Natalia had mentioned.

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and shot a message

I could really use your

phone buzzed with a call from Caspian,

can I do

moment of silence before Natalla spoke, “I’ve got this contract, and I need out. Could

it over.”

pictures of the contract

again. “Are you sure you want

lips as she said, “Yes, I’m sure.

heading to Silkwood City tomorrow.

*Sounds good.”

finally allowed herself a deep breath.

couldn’t help but ask, “Are you sure about this? The cost

and said, “It’s quite a sum.”

contract alone

why Hamilton was so confident she