Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 161

Natalia raced to the hospital, only to find the caretaker, Debby, looking frantic at the door of the hospital room.

"What's going on?" Natalia asked, her brow furrowed in concern.

Debby's face bore the distinct mark of a slap.

"It's your father, Graham. He hasn't shown up for quite some time, but tonight, out of the blue, he barged in, drunk as a skunk. He insisted on seeing your mother, and I tried to stop him, but he was belligerent after the drinks. He managed to push past me, and before I knew it, he had unplugged her ventilator, spewing all sorts of nasty words, saying she should have died a long time ago and that keeping her alive was just a waste of money."

"I called security and the doctor right away, and thankfully, the doctor arrived just in time."

Natalia's face turned a shade paler.

She could never have guessed that Graham would suddenly reappear and cause such a commotion after being absent for so long.

Natalia glanced apologetically at Debby.

"I'm so sorry you got dragged into this."

Debby was obviously feeling aggrieved.

Graham had been rough with her, and to this moment, one of her ears was still ringing.

Natalia promptly transferred some money to Debby. "You should go home and rest. I'll take it from here."

Debby refused to accept the money, gave her a few instructions, and then left.

Natalia turned and entered the hospital room.

The doctor had just finished examining Tatiana and nodded at Natalia as she came in.

"Things seem stable for now; thankfully, Debby was quick to react. But let's try to avoid such incidents in the future. It's not just about your mother's well-being; it can also upset the other patients. Ms. Jenkins, you really should have a word with your father." Natalia nodded earnestly.

"I will, thank you, Doctor."

The doctor didn't say much more; just advised her on a few things, and then took her leave.

Natalia looked down at Tatiana lying on the bed, her face ashen and void of color.

Tatiana had become so gaunt it was disconcerting. Natalia remembered her as being beautiful.

just

anything like

uncomfortable, Natalia stayed for a while before

was on a phone

was standing

out, he asked with a concerned look, "How is

lips and just said, "It's okay now; you guys can

hear your mother is okay. I've got to deal with something urgent. Call me

turned to Hamilton, "You coming, Mr.

moment, he replied nonchalantly, "You go ahead. I've got

didn't say anything else, turning back into

really wasn't in the mood

her surprise, Hamilton grabbed

"Hamilton, can you not

her attitude. Couldn't this woman be a little

I can bring back those two

in a fit of pique,

very well send

seemed like a good

want

around, Graham wouldn't be

didn't want to owe Hamilton any

the kind of man whose favors came at too

need to trouble yourself, Mr. Fowler.

tried to leave, but Hamilton pulled her

else do you plan to trouble if not me?

the unfamiliar scent of perfume-it wasn't his. It must

welled up inside

a push, she broke

none of your business, Hamilton. Can you just

darkened at

around. Who else is here for you at this hour? Do you honestly think others care about you that much? For all you

were you doing when I truly needed you? Now you show up

stood there, his face a mask

exactly how to hit where it hurt, and she had done it on

being pricked with

he didn't follow

then, his phone