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.

her, felt a

really going

in seeking his help, she refused to soften

his frustration,

me change

started the car and drove

wheel, a whirlwind

might have clung

was for her to stay by his side, by

But something had changed.

wanted her to

all too well how fierce Natalia

then, she was willing

work now, but ultimately,

admit it, but he had

her for a

Natalia had braced herself

even prepared to

her surprise, he simply

her a while to

lips curled into an almost imperceptible

taking a step back was the best approach with this

front of a pharmacy, went in to

his tie, unbuttoning his shirt

were

in the car seemed

awkwardly averted her

spreading

Natalia clenched her teeth.

Anyone would think you're in a

like

gripped the bandages tightly, fighting the

"Hamilton, don't push it."

acknowledgment, but

shirt, revealing a sturdy

apple bobbed as he

a deep breath, Natalia turned

but her gaze inevitably fell on him as she changed

warm, yet she felt

finished the

pull away, Hamilton suddenly gripped

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

struggled but couldn't break free. She pinched his

Eveleen if you're

Hamilton pulled her hand, placing it on his

bite mark -

could