Chapter 232

Natalia's grip on her phone tightened.

Before she could even speak, Alden's voice came through, carrying a heavy note of concern.

"My brother's been through the wringer because of Victor. He's been butting heads with Grandpa all week. Grandpa didn't hold back, and now, on top of old injuries, there are new ones. He started running a fever last night but keeps insisting he's fine, won't take his meds, just toughing it out."

Natalia frowned as she listened. Sometimes, she wondered if this was Hamilton's way of playing the martyr.

But the fact that he got hurt trying to help her was undeniable.

She bit her lip, taking a moment before asking, "Is he at the apartment?"

Alden confirmed, "Yeah, at the apartment. Grandpa had him grounded at home until yesterday when he finally got out."

Natalia responded, "I'll head over in a bit."

"Alright."

Ending the call, Natalia took a moment to gather her thoughts before heading straight to the apartment.

Upon reaching, she knocked on the door first, but there was no answer, no one to open the door.

Reluctantly, she used her fingerprint to unlock the door.

The shoe rack by the door still had the pair of brand-new slippers from her last visit.

Natalia glanced at them and slipped them on.

apartment was eerily quiet, as

""Hamilton."

out, but again,

pushed open the bedroom door and stepped inside, only

pulled her into an embrace, looking down

but noticed

before asking,

Hamilton hummed in acknowledgment.

and sympathy swirled in Natalia, "I'm sorry you

resting his forehead

fault. I

The closeness was intoxicating.

shifted awkwardly away

"Go lie down."

his breath

brows knitted together, "Did you

me,

him off with force,

reducers, she asked, "Where's the housekeeper?" Hamilton leaned against the door frame, watching her prepare the medicine. "Took a leave. Family

the medicine, "Take these, then we're going to

a molehill. A few days of rest, and I'll be fine." He closed his eyes, seeming to

watching him. After a while, she offered, "Can I make

broke the silence, "Natalia, did you come

was indeed out of gratitude, but not solely. She was

admitting that felt like crossing a line she wasn't

remained silent; Hamilton

breathing until Hamilton finally spoke again, "Never mind. Come,

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