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.

bed now was just skin and bones, far removed from any semblance

anything like Tatiana in

uncomfortable, Natalia stayed for a

was on a

standing by the

with a concerned look, "How is

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

rang again. He frowned, looked at Natalia, and said, "Glad to hear

he turned to

he replied nonchalantly, "You go

but didn't say anything

the mood to deal

surprise, Hamilton grabbed

"Hamilton, can you not

attitude. Couldn't this woman be a little nicer to

I can bring

stationed for her in a fit of pique, expecting Natalia to come begging. But she had

bodyguards were gone, and he couldn't very well send them

like a

did want

around, Graham wouldn't be able to cause such a

to

of man whose favors came at

Mr. Fowler. I can handle my own

tried to leave, but Hamilton pulled

else do you plan to trouble if not me? Ryan? Or perhaps

unfamiliar scent

up inside

a push, she broke free from his

ask is none of your business, Hamilton. Can

darkened at

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

were you doing when I truly needed you? Now you show up for this little trouble? Well, guess what? I don't need your help anymore." Having

there, his face a mask of

exactly how to hit where it hurt, and she had

was being pricked

he didn't

his