Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 213

Natalia found herself at a loss for words.

She desired her. Yet, she couldn't let go of Eveleen.

With a tepid tone, she replied, "Well, Mr. Fowler, your desires seem pretty unique."

Hamilton felt his heart tighten with frustration at her words.

He truly believed he had given it his all.

Never had he imagined himself to be the type to pursue a woman relentlessly.

Nor did he ever think he'd stoop so low for one.

Yet, she remained indifferent.

"Natalia, are you made of stone?"

Natalia didn't want to continue this conversation; her concerns lay elsewhere, particularly with Scarlett.

"Hamilton, Scarlett splashing water on Eveleen today was simply out of frustration. But given what Eveleen did, she had it coming. So, please, keep an eye on Eveleen. Don't let her do anything harmful to Scarlett." Hamilton chuckled, a hint of sarcasm coloring his voice.

"So, Natalia, are you asking for my help?"

After a moment of silence, Natalia parted her lips, "Suppose I am."

She knew this concession would open the door for Hamilton to demand more.

But she had no choice.

Her issues with Eveleen were one thing, but she couldn't risk Scarlett being put in danger.

She was all too familiar with Eveleen's ruthless tactics.

Now, she could only blame her inability to protect Scarlett.

A complex emotion flickered in Hamilton's eyes.

He didn't want to corner her like this.

But given the opportunity, he couldn't let it pass.

"To ask for help, one must show humility, Natalia. You know me."

Natalia's body tensed, and after a long pause, she conceded, "I'll overlook Eveleen's provocation from last night."

Hamilton's laugh echoed, "You know that's not what I want."

Natalia glared at him, her frustration boiling inside, yet unable to erupt, leaving her eyes slightly red.

at her, felt a

going to

in seeking his help, she refused

frustration,

me change my

he started the car and

wheel, a whirlwind

this had been any other time, he might have clung to her, refusing to

for her to stay by his side, by any means necessary, whether

But something had changed.

wanted her

well how fierce

she was willing to risk everything to

threats might work now, but

hated to admit it, but he

her for a

to Hamilton, Natalia had braced herself for

to confront Eveleen directly

her surprise,

a

curled into

back was the best approach

a pharmacy, went in

returning, he leisurely began to untie his tie, unbuttoning his shirt

actions were deliberately

temperature in the car seemed

awkwardly averted

spreading through the car like

Natalia clenched her teeth.

you're auditioning for some adult film? Anyone would think you're in a different

like

the bandages tightly, fighting the urge to storm

"Hamilton, don't push it."

acknowledgment, but his

his shirt, revealing a

as he

Natalia turned

to look, but her gaze inevitably fell on him as she

yet she felt inexplicably

quickly finished the

pull away, Hamilton

with Eveleen? Now's your chance to check if the only

but couldn't break free. She pinched

Eveleen if you're feeling

hand, placing it on

faint bite mark -

slightly, but before she could speak, Eveleen's ringtone suddenly filled the