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 under the

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

and Ronin

up complaining about a headache this morning

turning back to Natalia, "Dinner tonight? I've

Natalia agreed without hesitation.

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

Ronin

towards

though he

were greeted upon entering the security office, having

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

visibly confused and tried again,

Natalia's expression

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

"It, it might be

malfunction

too afraid to admit the cameras had 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 with.

might have caught the scene?" Hamilton

member shook his

both Hamilton and Natalia

was evident the footage had

was certain, neither Eveleen nor the Schafer family had the opportunity or means

Natalia, though he chose not to voice

footage tampered with?" Natalia

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, their bodies

breath tickled her skin, "How will you

and she

winced but let her go, "Natalia,

to help me with this," Natalia shot back, heading towards the

the car,

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