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 under

a smile, "Just the usual aches and pains of getting older, nothing serious.

and Ronin chimed

becoming more sensitive with age. Woke up complaining about a headache this morning but turned out to be nothing

at Ronin, who dodged with a laugh before turning back to Natalia, "Dinner

Natalia agreed without hesitation.

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

exchange with Ronin

towards the

gloomy, though he said

upon entering the

they watched the security footage, it suddenly went dark at the crucial

was visibly confused and tried again, but

darkened, Natalia's expression turned

the camera broken, or was it tampered with?" Natalia

"It, it might be

malfunction

his job if it was found out under his watch that the footage had been tampered with. "Several

angle that might have caught

member shook his

office, both Hamilton

footage

had the opportunity or means

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

tampered

have someone work on recovering it. And even if they can't, there are other cameras along the route from the hospital to the bank. I

suddenly pulling her closer by the waist, their bodies

her skin, "How

instinct kicked in, and she stepped

winced but let her go,

promised to help me with this,"

her to the

he 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 have