Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 142

Sorry. Hamilton’s face was a tad stiff as he uttered the word.

Natalia let out a chuckle. “Drop the apologies, Hamilton. If Eveleen means so much to you, then just make sure you two are happy together, okay? As long as you don’t bother me, I’ll be more than grateful.”

Hamilton’s face contorted at her words.

Was she really so keen to cut him off?

And since when had he ever said he wanted to be with Eveleen?

Natalia could tell Hamilton was riled up, but she didn’t care. She spun on her heel and headed for the apartment building.

Hamilton reached out, grabbing her wrist. Natalia’s eyebrows knitted together, and then she noticed the blood dripping from his hand.

Her lips tightened, but she didn’t pull away.

“What do you want?”

Hamilton’s lips twitched, struggling to speak. “Natalia, can you give me a chance to make it up to you? I swear, nothing like that will ever happen again. You call me anytime, and I’ll be there, okay?”

Natalia’s laugh was dry, “Do you want to compensate me, Mr. Fowler?”

Hamilton nodded frantically.

Natalia eyed him and said, “So, I want Eveleen behind bars. After all, she’s hurt me more than once. Can you do that, Mr. Fowler?”

Hamilton’s brow furrowed instantly. His grip on her wrist tightened unconsciously.

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After a long silence, he managed to say, “Natalia, our issues have nothing to do with Eveleen.”

Natalia laughed, breaking free from his hold. “If you really want to make amends, just sign

the agreement cheerfully tomorrow. That’s all I’m asking for right now.”

With that, Natalia slipped from his grasp and disappeared into the building.

Hamilton stood there, watching her resolute figure disappear, and a cold laugh escaped

him.

He had no idea when she had become so hard to appease.

Back home, Natalia found Scarlett still out on the balcony. Seeing her come in, Scarlett waved urgently.

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dog’s still there.

uninterested. She washed up, poured herself

asked, “Natalia, are

nodded. “I’m fine. What

her. “What did you say to

paused as she said, “I’m going to sign a termination agreement tomorrow, and that’ll be the

compensation? You almost lost your life because of him, and to just let it go seems too easy on him.”

now, Natalia didn’t care for compensation. As long as Hamilton was willing to let go,

was somber.

issue and simply tapped Natalia’s hand.

and have a good family background. How about

just focused on making my own

to be choked by financial dependency on anyone anymore, not

Natalia’s resolve, Scarlett let

going by yourself tomorrow? I could take a day off and come with

head, “It’s just signing a paper, and I’ve already got an appointment

but Scarlett knew Natalia might not feel as nonchalant as she claimed. After all, it was about someone she had loved for years.

how Natalia’s eyes sparkled in high school

say much else, just hugged Natalia and said, “It’ll get better.”

get better. The process was painful, but fortunately, she could see

to sleep after freshening up.

restless. She got up for a glass of water and saw Hamilton’s

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from the kitchen balcony.

Natalia turned away, but her grip on the glass turned her knuckles

she sniffled, drank the water, and returned to bed.

The next day.

a cab straight

when she arrived. The exceptionally handsome man sat in

smile and said, “Thanks for making the time, Mr. Spiegel.”

her. “You seem in good spirits, but you’ve lost weight since I last saw you. Have you really been

felt oddly defensive. “It’ll

face held a hint of reproach. “Remember, no matter

Natalia nodded, smiling.

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his face stormy. Seeing Caspian, his expression darkened further.

your hands now, huh? Isn’t your expertise needed elsewhere?”

Mr. Fowler. I’ll ensure this agreement is airtight,

was stifled, and his complexion grew even more sour. His gaze shifted to Natalia. “Ms. Jenkins sure commands a lot of respect, to have a man of Mr. Spiegel’s

could sense the mockery in Hamilton’s tone, but she offered no

termination agreement you drafted? I’m