Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 138

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?”

to focus on her translation work, to

considering Tatiana’s exorbitant medical expenses, she knew that translation alone

still figuring it

I can help with, just give me

do.” Natalia said, then hesitated before pulling an envelope from under her pillow. “Mr. Spiegel, there’s one more thing I need

the envelope directly to Caspian.

with a sharp intensity as he glanced through the contents. After he

piercing eyes, there was anger, but more so, there was compassion.

An inexplicable compassion.

a lawsuit before? It’s been months.”

just handed Caspian the evidence she had found that implicated

only recently found out that my miscarriage was induced. Please, Mr. Spiegel, I’m counting on you. As for the legal fees, I assume they must be quite high. Could you give me a ballpark figure so I can

gently. “Helping out a friend once in a

but Caspian was already turning to leave, leaving behind a simple

the room, he

was a storm of emotions, a cigarette dangling

for

shot him a glance and asked,

an eyebrow. “And why

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

disputes or high–profile divorces.

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I like to play the good

twisted with distaste as he said, “Caspian, are you really telling me you have no interest in her? I

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

at a loss. for words. You’re a sharp one. I can’t believe you can’t 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 even a beggar wouldn’t stick around for this kind of treatment. What does she owe you?”

while, he scoffed coldly, “How I choose to handle my affairs is my business. But since she signed the agreement with me, she has to

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

a drag before finally speaking, “She’s

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.

his expression somber, and it was some

not letting go.”

with force, turned, and entered the

propped up in bed, the untouched food on the bedside

a long moment, he chuckled, “Natalia, we’ve been together for three years. Do you really feel nothing for me?”

to keep her emotion at bay. She mustered a strained smile. “Wasn’t it you who said our relationship was nothing more

of pain crossed Hamilton’s eyes, and he

didn’t like Natalia, but he shouldn’t have denied her the right to have feelings for him. If she had really fallen for him, would she still be

letting go, Natalia. Do you really think hooking up with Caspian will get

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Natalia remained silent.

seemed Hamilton was out of the mood to talk anymore.

the hospital,

she would take a bite or two, but then she’d vomit, a tumultuous retching that

you think you can be more stubborn me, you’ve got another

laughed off his comment.