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.

in the bed now was just skin and bones, far removed

like Tatiana in

for a while

on

was standing by

asked with a concerned look, "How is she? Graham

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

which he had just hung up, rang again. He frowned, looked at Natalia, and said, "Glad to hear your mother is okay. I've got to deal with something urgent. Call me if you need anything."

to Hamilton,

a long moment, he replied nonchalantly, "You go ahead. I've got something to

him a glance but didn't say anything else, turning back into the hospital

mood

her surprise, Hamilton

"Hamilton, can you not

attitude. Couldn't

I can bring back those two bodyguards I

bodyguards he had stationed for her in a fit of pique, expecting Natalia to

couldn't very well send them

like a good

did want

Graham wouldn't be able

to owe Hamilton

man whose favors came at

yourself, Mr. Fowler.

Hamilton pulled her

plan to trouble if

could feel Hamilton's warm breath and the unfamiliar scent of perfume-it wasn't his. It

welled up inside

she broke free from

your business, Hamilton. Can you

darkened at

at this hour? Do you honestly think others care about you that much? For all you know, they

you, Hamilton, when my mother was critically ill? What were you doing when I truly needed you? Now you show up for

stood there, his face

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

felt like it was being pricked with needles-not intensely painful, but

sneer, he didn't follow

then, his