Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 222

There was something off about Graham's account, and it had been nagging at Natalia for a while.

Hamilton was just about to tell her the details when a mob of Eveleen's fans stirred up chaos at the hospital, leaving their conversation incomplete.

Natalia had asked Alden, but he seemed clueless about the whole situation.

Now, if she wanted any real answers about Graham, Hamilton was her only go-to.

When Hamilton picked up Natalia's call, he was genuinely surprised.

"Natalia?"

"Hamilton, I need to talk to you about Graham's account."

Hamilton's initial smile faded the moment he heard Natalia's voice, sensing the unease in her tone.

"What's wrong?" he asked, not waiting for her to reply. After a brief pause, he added, "I'll come to the hospital."

Natalia hung up, her heart still aching. She always felt that Tatiana might have been better off without her, and now, that guilt felt even heavier, mixed with a rising anger. Graham's push had not only altered Tatiana's destiny but hers as well. Natalia took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions as she leaned back in her seat.

Killian, noticing her distress in the rearview mirror, turned on the car's music for her.

Natalia offered a small smile. "Thanks."

"Mr. Fowler mentioned you liked it," Killian said, receiving a quiet nod from Natalia in return.

Hamilton arrived soon after. He approached Natalia's car and knocked on the window. When Natalia stepped out, Hamilton saw the anger in her eyes.

"What happened? What's going on?" he asked in a low voice.

Natalia nodded, "Something did happen. About Graham, can you tell me about it?"

Instead of answering, Hamilton asked, "Have you eaten?"

Natalia shook her head. "I'm not hungry."

Her appetite was the least of her worries, especially after what Tatiana had shared with her today. Her disdain for Graham, now more than ever, was palpable. Hamilton insisted, "You need to eat. We'll talk after."

Though reluctant, Natalia didn't protest, and they found themselves in a diner shortly after.

The food arrived quickly, and Natalia barely touched it before setting her utensils down. Hamilton, noticing her lack of appetite, pushed a bowl of soup towards himself before finally speaking. "What's really going on? You mentioned last time you suspected someone was behind Graham, any new leads?"

"My mom was pushed

"Your

what my mom earned. He wouldn't just push her out without a reason." "So, you think there's

promised to send over Graham's transaction

murmured, sipping her

will

and the

Graham's financial records arrived. Natalia poured over them until a particular transaction caught her eye-a deposit of three million, dated the day of Tatiana's accident. Her grip on the phone tightened as

tears, but they just kept coming, each drop weighing heavily on his

into an embrace. "It's okay to cry, don't hold it

loud but soon composed herself, asking Hamilton in as steady a voice as she could muster, "Did you check the source of

But the trail leads to a loan shark operation-most of them

always a clue if you look

reply, a familiar voice called

"Mr. Fowler."

holding a takeout box. "Eveleen craved the grilled salmon from here, so I came to grab some. You know how much she loves her fish." She then smiled at Natalia, "Ms.

paused for a moment, then stood

"I'm gonna head out."

that, she turned and started towards the

quickly grabbed her

give you a

smiled faintly, "No need, I've

Hamilton's gaze was intense, and his voice

not necessary. Killian

she gave Lucinda a glance

at the restaurant's entrance, looking pitifully at

haven't visited Eveleen for days. She can't reach you, and the doctor said she might fall into depression if this continues. Could you please go see her?" Hamilton's gaze was icy, with a touch of anger, "Mrs. Schafer, didn't I tell you

"But Eveleen, she..."

brought this on

that, Hamilton turned

got outside, Natalia had

on his

I've taken Ms.

pinched the bridge of his nose,

car and

got home, she let out a small

on the phone but asked her, "Did

Natalia absently responded.