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.

was just skin and bones, far removed

anything like Tatiana in Natalia's

for a while

on a

was standing by the

with a concerned

just said, "It's okay

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."

Ronin spoke, he turned to Hamilton,

gaze remained on Natalia. After a long moment, he replied nonchalantly, "You go ahead. I've got something to take care

but didn't say anything else,

mood to deal with

her surprise, Hamilton grabbed

you not be

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

the word, and I can bring back those two bodyguards I had

the bodyguards he had stationed for her in a fit of

he couldn't very well send them back without a

like a

want those

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

she didn't want to owe

the kind of man whose

Fowler.

to leave, but Hamilton pulled her

you plan to trouble if not me?

Hamilton's warm breath and the unfamiliar scent

welled up inside

a push, she broke free

choose to ask is none of your business, Hamilton. Can

darkened

hour? Do you honestly think others care about you that much? For all you know, they might just be

I truly needed you? Now you show up for this little trouble? Well, guess what? I don't need your help

stood there, his face

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

felt like it was being pricked with needles-not

he

his