Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 214

Hamilton's gaze lingered on Natalia after deleting the message, a mixture of emotions flickering through his eyes.

Natalia withdrew her hand, not bothering with excuses or reassurances this time, simply stating, "Let's go to the hospital." Hamilton's expression darkened slightly at her words.

Heartless woman, she truly doesn't care.

Without another word, he started the car and drove directly to the hospital.

Upon their arrival, they bumped into Ronin Joyner and Mason Joyner.

Ronin sneered upon seeing Hamilton.

"Well, well, Mr. Fowler, what brings you here today? I heard your high school sweetheart got hurt. Why aren't you by her side?" Hamilton's face turned stone cold instantly.

It was the worst time to bring that up, and yet Ronin just had to mention it.

"Mr. Joyner seems quite well-informed," Hamilton retorted.

Ronin leaned a bit closer to Natalia, "Of course, how could I not be? Your high school sweetheart is a celebrity after all!"

A shadow passed through Hamilton's eyes.

"Mr. Joyner, with all your concern, one might think you have a crush on her."

Ronin suddenly laughed, glancing at Natalia, "Who I have a crush on is no secret to you, is it?"

Hamilton's gaze shifted to Natalia.

Natalia, however, remained expressionless, as if Ronin's words were nothing new to her.

But considering their frequent collaboration at work, it was hardly surprising Ronin would speak so freely around her.

Hamilton couldn't quite place the feeling stirring within him.

Natalia, ignoring their banter, turned her attention to Mason.

Joyner, feeling

the usual aches and pains of getting older, nothing serious.

and Ronin chimed

complaining about a headache this morning but turned

with a laugh before turning back to Natalia, "Dinner tonight? I've got something to discuss

Natalia agreed without hesitation.

did with him. Even in her most compliant moments, it was out of necessity rather than comfort. Feeling increasingly heavy-hearted, Hamilton pondered their past, suspecting that if it weren't for her family's financial needs, Natalia might never have

Ronin and Mason,

Hamilton headed towards

mood remained gloomy, though he said

greeted upon entering the security office, having

footage, it suddenly went dark at

was visibly

Natalia's expression

broken, or was

staff member paled, "It, it

malfunction yesterday?" Hamilton's voice was

knowing it could cost him his job if it was found out

there another angle that might

member shook

Hamilton

footage

family had the

a wedge between him and Natalia, though he chose not to voice this to her, fearing she might think he was defending

the footage tampered with?" Natalia

if they can't, there are other cameras along the route from the hospital to the bank. I refuse to believe all could have been tampered with." Natalia found some comfort in his words,

suddenly pulling her closer by the waist,

tickled her skin, "How will you thank me?" he

in, and she stepped on his foot, "Like

let her go, "Natalia,

with

to the car, "I'll

after dropping you off at the hospital. I won't go to see Eveleen again. Natalia, I really have nothing with