Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 243

Tess noticed Hamilton was unusually enthusiastic.

Back in the days at Ivy Gemstone, the sight of Hamilton would send shivers down her spine, but now that she was out, she felt less intimidated by him. "Mr. Fowler, are you waiting for someone here?"

Hamilton let out a dry laugh, his gaze settling on Natalia.

"Yes, waiting for someone."

Tess added, "Then you keep waiting, I'll head out with the boss."

But Hamilton suddenly spoke up.

"Hold on a second."

Natalia shot him a warning glance.

Yet, Hamilton merely chuckled.

"Ms. Jenkins, are you folks at NorthSuburb planning to take up that new development project from the government? We could collaborate on that."

Tess blinked in surprise, "Mr. Fowler, you're quite informed. We just had a meeting today to look for partners."

Hamilton kept his unwavering gaze on Natalia.

After a pause, Natalia didn't say much more.

"Let's talk."

Then, she turned to Tess, "You go ahead, Tess."

Tess nodded, "Alright then, I'll be off. Boss, Mr. Fowler, see you."

It wasn't until Tess had left that Natalia gave Hamilton a stern look.

Hamilton just laughed, "I was just trying to save you a few steps, you know?"

Natalia didn't respond, simply getting into the car.

As Hamilton helped her with the seatbelt, his eyes inadvertently fell on her lips.

Natalia, realizing his intentions, quickly pushed him away.

If you don't want rumors flying

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

scared of what people might say about

for a moment, "Hamilton, you've never been the subject of gossip and rumors, so you'll never understand why I'm hesitant." Their future was uncertain at

was the passive one in this relationship. Hamilton felt a pang of guilt. He had never really considered these things, always acting without restraint, forgetting that

had faced made Hamilton feel even

the future," he promised, then defensively added, "But the reason I'm so public is that I'm sure we'll end

doubted her

take the first step, and

she just looked at

"All good. Need a

grabbed Natalia's hand

for his recent injury, Natalia would have

her hand back, she scolded, "Get straight back to the hospital after dinner, got

laughed, "Yes, ma'am.

a restaurant in advance. Considering Hamilton's condition, Natalia

a unique design, with lantern-lit

and flowers blooming, they chose a small pavilion

you like it here?" Hamilton asked

She'd always had a soft spot for anything

let's come here more

Hamilton spoke, they heard someone

they saw Anita standing not far away, with Delilah by her

he could

what a coincidence seeing

"You've said hello, now you

Delilah here was so concerned about your health, she even came to learn about healing cuisine." Without

this is Delilah," she gestured towards Delilah. Delilah didn't wait for Anita to finish, "We've met, haven't we, Ms.

surprised, "Where have you

hospital," Delilah said, extending her hand

nice to see

respond, Hamilton took her hand

with just anyone; you'll

say that!" Anita

as he looked

to

see the effort Delilah is putting

as Delilah stood

further. We were intruding on their