Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

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Natalia’s gaze was downcast.

“Could you step out for a moment, Mr. Fowler? I need a word with Mr. Spiegel in private.”

Hamilton let out a scoff, “What’s the matter? Can’t talk with me here?”

Caspian was organizing some documents in his hands as he said, “Of course we can, but I would appreciate it if you, Mr. Fowler, could keep it down.”

As soon as the conversation turned to business, the genial aura that Caspian usually carried dissipated into thin air, leaving nothing but a sharp and penetrating intensity behind.

Natalia remained silent for a moment. “Mr. Spiegel, let’s step outside.”

Caspian glanced at Hamilton and said, “That might be best.”

Hamilton’s face was a picture of displeasure. He snorted derisively and stood up to leave.

At the door, he threw over his shoulder and said, “Finish your meal first, and then talk.”

With that, he slammed the hospital room door behind him, causing a resounding clang.

Natalia’s lips were pressed tightly together.

Caspian frowned at her and asked, “Haven’t eaten?”

Natalia shook her head. “I’m not hungry.”

Caspian looked disapproving. “No matter what, you need to eat.”

But Natalia jumped straight to the point. “Mr. Spiegel, about this agreement, if I wanted to back out, could you help me reduce the penalty fee?”

Caspian just looked at her. After a moment, he reached into his pocket and offered her a chocolate bar. “If you don’t want a meal, at least sneak in a snack. Don’t starve yourself.”

Natalia looked at the chocolate he held out, her lips curving into a small smile as she accepted

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“Thank you, Mr. Spiegel.”

Caspian merely smiled in return, saying nothing more.

“I’ve reviewed your agreement, and it’s definitely not in your favor. But if you’re set on terminating it, I can lend a hand. After all, Hamilton has breached the agreement in several places himself.”

In Natalia’s presence, Caspian’s voice softened considerably. He methodically listed and analyzed the points for Natalia. Before they knew it, two hours had passed.

“You must be tired. Let’s call it a day.”

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Natalia nodded. “Thank you for your help, Mr. Spiegel.”

Caspian’s warmth returned once the discussion of business was over. He looked at Natalia and after a brief silence asked, “What are your plans for the future?”

had wanted to focus on her translation work, to

Tatiana’s exorbitant medical expenses, she knew

figuring it

“Well, if there’s anything I can help with, just give me a

pillow. “Mr. Spiegel, there’s one more thing I

the envelope directly to

with a sharp intensity as he glanced through the contents. After he finished, a complex look settled on his

was anger, but more so, there was

An inexplicable compassion.

a lawsuit before? It’s

had just handed Caspian the evidence she had found that implicated Eveleen in causing her

held a tinge of bitterness. “I only recently found out that my miscarriage was induced. Please, Mr. Spiegel, I’m counting on you. As for the legal fees, I

in a while doesn’t

started to protest, but Caspian was already turning to leave, leaving

out of the room, he saw Hamilton

a cigarette dangling

here for two hours?”

him a glance and asked, “You’re really going to help her?”

“And why

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you. She can’t afford

disputes or high–profile divorces. A single case could net him a

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like to play the good

he said, “Caspian, are you really telling me you have no interest in her? I find that hard to

meddling, but do you realize how desperate you look right now? If you truly don’t want her to leave, then consider why she’s so adamant about it instead of throwing tantrums at her. She might not be able to stand up to you, but do you really think holding on to her like this is satisfying? If you have the guts, make her want to stay by your side

see through her little schemes. I can’t believe you don’t know what kind of person she is. Your indifference… not just Natalia, but

narrowed. After a long while, he scoffed coldly, “How I choose to handle my affairs is my business.

“Sure, and whether I help someone is my business. You should know by now. I support

cigarette and took a drag before finally speaking, “She’s just throwing a fit. She’ll

How can you still think she’s just throwing a fit? If you don’t care for her, it might be best to let go. A

somber, and it was some time before he

letting go.”

out his cigarette with

still propped up in bed, the untouched food

suffocated. He looked at Natalia, and after a long moment, he chuckled, “Natalia, we’ve been together for three years. Do you

bay. She mustered a strained smile. “Wasn’t it you who said our relationship

of pain crossed Hamilton’s eyes, and he suddenly

to have feelings for him. If she had really

not letting go, Natalia. Do you really think hooking up with Caspian will get you out of our

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Natalia remained silent.

was out of the mood to talk

more days in the hospital, Natalia was discharged and went home.

Hamilton’s pressing, she would take a bite or

growing darker by the minute. “Natalia, if you think you can

just laughed off his comment.