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

with a smile, "Just the usual aches and pains of

nodded, and Ronin chimed

complaining about a headache this morning but turned out to be nothing

Ronin, who dodged with a laugh before turning

Natalia agreed without hesitation.

showed around Ronin, something she never 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,

exchange with Ronin and Mason,

towards

remained gloomy, though he said

entering the security office, having

footage, it suddenly went dark

footage was visibly confused and

darkened, Natalia's

or was

member paled, "It,

the malfunction yesterday?" Hamilton's voice was

been functional the day before, knowing it could cost him his job if it was found out under his watch that the footage had been tampered

angle that might

staff member shook

Hamilton and

the footage

neither Eveleen nor the Schafer family had the opportunity or means to do

he chose not to voice this to her, fearing she might think

footage tampered

from the hospital to the bank. I refuse to believe all could have been tampered with." Natalia found some

pulling her closer by the waist, their bodies inches

"How will you thank

in, and she stepped

her go,

promised to help me with this," Natalia

escorted her to the car, "I'll drive

he added, "Don't worry, I'll leave right after dropping you off at the hospital. I won't go to see Eveleen again.