Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 140

Chapter 140

“Relax, Mr. Fowler, I never regret my actions,” Natalia declared with unwavering resolve.

Hamilton felt an oppressive heaviness in his chest. But he said nothing more. He just watched Natalia, waiting until her IV drip was finished before they both left the hospital together.

After eating something and getting a nutrient boost, Natalia felt some of her strength return.

When Hamilton moved to embrace her, she pushed him away.

“I can walk on my own,”

Hamilton let out a derisive snort and didn’t press further.

Exiting the emergency room, Hamilton said, “Let’s head home. I’m not comfortable with you being out and about in your condition. If anything else happens, I don’t want to be your fallback. Plus, the housekeeper made your favorite dish.”

Natalia could sense his attempt to keep her close, but under the circumstances, his gesture felt like a joke.

She lowered her gaze and replied, “No. Please thank the housekeeper for me.”

With that, she hailed a taxi from the curb.

Hamilton felt like he had gone out of his way for her, yet she wouldn’t give him the time of day. He wasn’t about to keep chasing after her. Fuming, he left.

It was only when he got into his car that he noticed the gift bag on the dashboard.

He had sincerely picked out a present for her after work, and the thought of giving it to her had filled him with anticipation. Now, he felt like a fool.

With a cold laugh, he tossed the bag into the glove compartment. She was just a woman, after

all. He didn’t need her.

Hamilton started the car and drove away.

Natalia stood on the sidewalk, her emotions indistinct.

Perhaps there was a sense of relief. After all, she no longer had to entangle herself with Hamilton and Eveleen.

Suddenly, Scarlett called.

“Natalia, how did it go?” she asked, her voice laced with caution.

During the check–up, the medication Natalia had taken was discovered. If Hamilton found out Scarlett had provided the drugs, she feared for her life. Although she had the nerve to berate Hamilton to his face, it didn’t mean she wasn’t afraid of him.

Natalia’s eyes were clouded with complexity. “It’s settled, I suppose.”

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lit up. “He agreed?”

hummed in affirmation.

excitement was palpable. She had initially thought Natalia’s approach was too drastic, but now, as long as they could get away, it

we celebrate

“No celebration needed, but I do want to stay at your place for

to the apartment. And after the kidnapping, she

can stay as long as you want–even

front of her. Frowning, she

here?” asked

and Ronin Joyner’s smiling face appeared. “Ms.

“Mr. Joyner, indeed it’s been a while. What brings you to Silkwood City?”

for some business, and when I heard Ryan wanted to check

light–heartedly, “Of

managed to resign from Ivy Gemstone, she might work for

Ronin would be her boss.

with concern. “Why do you look

replied, “I’ve been sleeping poorly. It’ll pass.” She paused, then added, “Thank you for

chased after her relentlessly, heedless of their own safety, in an attempt to

chuckled, “No need to thank me. I only regret not being a better driver to stop that car. Then you wouldn’t

Natalia fell silent.

help but interject. “Are we just going to chat on the sidewalk? Ms. Jenkins,

primarily for Natalia.

responding to him, but recently, there had been a change

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to seize

“Yeah, let’s have a meal. I’ve got some things to

the time. She wasn’t very hungry, and after three days with barely any food, her stomach could only

agreed to join them because there were things she needed

three of them chose a well–known local bistro.

bumped into Victor leaving with a woman who bore a resemblance to

taken

the sea, his heart had ached inexplicably. He had always treated her like a plaything, yet he found himself genuinely concerned for her. This time, Victor didn’t greet Natalia with his usual mockery. Instead, he asked with uncharacteristic calm, “Ms. Jenkins,

her eyes filled with disdain.

and

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closed door of the private dining room as a slight frown creased

upset. “Why do you keep staring at that chick,

voice dripping

is it?”

too intimidated to speak up, she knew all too well that Victor’s mood swings were as unpredictable as the weather in March. One moment he could be all

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