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.

you

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

of what people might say

"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

tried to 'climb the social ladder' and failed, even though she was the passive one in this relationship. Hamilton

faced made Hamilton feel even

careful in the future," he promised, then defensively added, "But the reason I'm so public is that I'm sure we'll end up together. Don't you trust me?" Natalia

doubted her own

was take the first step, and he'd handle the rest, it seemed troubles always found

much more, she just looked at him, "How's your

grinned, "All good.

he grabbed Natalia's hand and placed it

not for his recent injury, Natalia would have wanted to smack him for

back, she scolded, "Get straight back to the hospital after

ma'am. Whatever you

Hamilton's condition, Natalia

with lantern-lit corridors and an antique

blooming, they chose a small pavilion

like it here?" Hamilton asked

a soft spot for anything classical, probably influenced

come here

Hamilton spoke, they heard

they saw Anita standing not far away, with Delilah

expression darkened, but before he could speak,

coincidence seeing

said hello, now

retorted, "Bro, what's with the attitude? Delilah here was so concerned about your health, she even came to learn about healing cuisine."

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

"Where

hospital," Delilah said,

Jenkins, nice to see

Natalia could respond, Hamilton

hands with just anyone; you'll have to wash them

how can you say that!"

was stern as he looked at the two

to

the effort Delilah is putting

as Delilah stood up, pulling

further.