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.

feeling

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

and

age. Woke up complaining about a headache this

dodged with a laugh before turning back

Natalia agreed without hesitation.

the dinner plans between Natalia and Ronin that bothered him but the ease and relaxation Natalia 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, Natalia

with Ronin and Mason, they parted

Hamilton headed towards the

though he

upon entering the

the security footage, it suddenly went

the footage was visibly confused

darkened, Natalia's expression turned

broken, or was it tampered with?" Natalia

staff member paled, "It, it

the malfunction yesterday?" Hamilton's

knowing it could cost him his job if it was found out under his watch that the footage had been tampered with. "Several cameras had issues yesterday; we didn't realize this one was

might have caught

member shook

both Hamilton and

was evident the footage had

nor the Schafer family had the

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

footage tampered

cameras along the route from the hospital to the bank. I refuse to believe

closer by the waist, their bodies

breath tickled her skin, "How

kicked in, and she stepped on his

let her go,

help me with this," Natalia shot

the car, "I'll

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