Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 139

Natalia listened in a daze, a tear silently making its way down her cheek. She had wanted this, yet her heart felt void of joy. The relationship had left her scarred. Perhaps there was a trace of sweetness, but it was trivial.

She had never imagined it would end like this. She had hoped for an amicable parting. She had also considered that one day Hamilton might grow tired, but she had never anticipated leaving in such a manner.

Hamilton’s gaze fell upon the solitary tear on her cheek, and instinctively, he reached out to wipe it away.

But as his hand lifted, Natalia deftly avoided his touch.

His fingers remained suspended mid–air, stiff with hesitation, before finally retreating.

“I had the housekeeper make you some comfort food, a bowl of chicken soup. Have some, will you?” he said, pausing before adding, “And stop taking those pills. I won’t push you anymore.”

With that, he rose to get the soup.

His long fingers gripped the small bowl, knuckles whitening slightly with tension. It took a while before he could muster a smile, placing the soup before Natalia.

She was devoid of strength. After three days of hunger, she truly had no energy left.

Struggling to sit up, Hamilton swiftly embraced her, helping her to a seated position.

“Ms. Jenkins, cut the theatrics. We’ve been intimate more times than I can count; surely you can allow me this small touch now that we’re parting ways,” he said with a hint of sarcasm.

Natalia’s lips formed a tight line. She said nothing, simply picking up the spoon and starting to eat. She ate slowly, taking nearly half an hour to finish the small bowl of soup.

Hamilton leaned against the window sill, watching her the entire time.

After she finished, he finally spoke. “What are your plans for the future?”

Natalia paused before answering, “Keep working, and keep living.”

Hamilton nodded. “Then once you’ve recuperated, you can go back to work.”

Natalia chuckled dryly. “Mr. Fowler, you misunderstand. I’ll resign from my position. I’ll still work, but no longer at your Ivy Gemstone.”

Hamilton’s eyes narrowed sharply. “You’re quitting your job too?”

“After all, it’s awkward for us to keep seeing

treat me like a

if we are to split, let’s do it cleanly. Lingering ties

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one.”

turned stormy.

spoken to him. He had hoped to have a proper talk with her today. But

resign, you need to pay

“Hamilton, you promised

lips, though

no reason to make exceptions for someone unrelated to me. If you want to resign, you

a lump in her throat. She had signed two separate contracts

weakly. “Does this lingering

Jenkins, you are mistaken. There’s no lingering connection. From now on, we’re merely employer and

took a deep breath. “Then I’ll have to trouble Mr. Spiegel once more to contest another contract dispute.”

you really think Caspian is helping you for no reason? Or do you think you have something that makes you worth his trouble? Don’t blame me for not warning you, be careful who

intentions.*

tensed. She had her suspicions about Caspian, but she could usually sense malice, and

you one of those who

“I admit, I’m no saint. But at least I don’t have a fiancée, or a girlfriend. I’ve only been with you, Natalia. I never touched anyone else,

affections aren’t scattered.”

feel about his confession, but she didn’t wish to continue the topic. Who he slept with or how many women he had would

approve. If not, I’ll take legal action.” She didn’t want their separation to be any more unpleasant than necessary. “Also, I would like

that untrustworthy

met his eyes. “Business is business. Since our arrangement is transactional, we

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follow due process.”

face soured. He didn’t truly want to let her go, but she was adamant, and