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.

person lying in the bed now was just

look anything like Tatiana

uncomfortable, Natalia stayed for a

was on a phone

standing by the

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

pursed her lips and just said, "It's okay

Natalia, and said, "Glad to hear your mother is

he turned to

replied

say

wasn't in the mood to

surprise, Hamilton grabbed

you not

felt a sting from her attitude. Couldn't

need my help? Natalia, just say the word, and I can bring back

stationed for her in a fit of pique, expecting Natalia to come

bodyguards were gone, and he couldn't very well

like

did want

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

she didn't want to

of man whose favors came at too

yourself, Mr. Fowler. I

to leave, but Hamilton pulled her into

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

unfamiliar scent

up

she broke free from

ask is none of your business, Hamilton. Can you just leave?

darkened

Natalia, look around. Who else is here for you at this hour? Do you honestly think others care about you that much? For all you know, they might just be playing

when my mother was critically ill? What 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 said her piece, Natalia stormed back

face a mask

woman knew exactly how to hit where it hurt,

was being pricked with needles-not intensely

he didn't follow

then, his phone