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 mix of anger

she really going to be this

his help, she refused to soften

frustration, Hamilton

change my bandage

started the car

a whirlwind of

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

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

But something had changed.

he wanted her

knew all too well how fierce

she was willing to

now, but ultimately,

hated to admit it, but

her for

Natalia had braced

even prepared to confront

surprise, he

took her a while to

curled into an

back was the best approach

pharmacy, went in to buy some

untie his tie, unbuttoning his shirt

actions were

in the car seemed

awkwardly averted

chuckled, his laughter spreading through the car

Natalia clenched her teeth.

not strip as if you're auditioning for some adult film? Anyone would think you're in a different profession!" Hamilton handed her

like it, Ms.

the bandages tightly, fighting the

"Hamilton, don't push it."

hummed in acknowledgment, but his

shirt,

as he called out softly,

Natalia

to look, but her gaze inevitably fell on

warm, yet she felt

quickly finished

to pull away,

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

but couldn't break free. She pinched his other

Eveleen

hand, placing it on his

faint bite mark - her

before she could speak, Eveleen's ringtone