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 skin and bones, far removed from any semblance of

didn't look anything like Tatiana in

Natalia stayed for a

on a

standing by the

a concerned look, "How is

pursed her lips and just said, "It's

rang again. He frowned, looked at Natalia, and said, "Glad to hear your mother is okay. I've

to Hamilton, "You coming, Mr.

replied

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

really wasn't in the mood to deal with

surprise, Hamilton grabbed her

you not

attitude. Couldn't this woman be a

I can bring

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

were gone, and he couldn't very well

like a good

did want those

wouldn't be

to owe

whose favors came at too

Mr. Fowler. I can

to leave, but Hamilton pulled her into

plan to trouble if

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

welled up inside

she broke

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

face darkened at her

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

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 into

there, his face

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

felt like it was being pricked with

sneer, he didn't follow

then, his