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

she refused to soften

his frustration,

me change

started the car and drove

steering wheel, a whirlwind of

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

stay by his side, by any means necessary, whether through threats or

But something had changed.

he wanted her

all too well how fierce Natalia

she was willing

might work now, but ultimately, she

admit it, but he had become

wanted her

Hamilton, Natalia had braced

had even prepared to

surprise, he

took her a while to

into an almost imperceptible

was the best

parked in front of a pharmacy, went in

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

were

car

awkwardly averted

chuckled, his laughter spreading through the car

Natalia clenched her teeth.

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

you like it, Ms.

gripped the bandages tightly, fighting the urge

"Hamilton, don't push it."

hummed in acknowledgment, but his

off his shirt, revealing a

Adam's apple bobbed as he called

Natalia turned back to

not to look, but her gaze inevitably fell

warm, yet she felt inexplicably

finished

about to pull away, Hamilton suddenly gripped

of my relationship with Eveleen? Now's your chance to check if the only marks

couldn't break free. She pinched his other

Eveleen if

hand, placing it

a faint bite mark

fingers twitched slightly, but before she could speak, Eveleen's ringtone