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.

of my company. If you don't want rumors flying around tomorrow,

Hamilton looked genuinely frustrated.

are you really that scared of what

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

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

Natalia had faced made Hamilton feel even

be more 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?"

her

all she needed to do was take the first

just looked

grinned, "All good. Need a

he grabbed Natalia's hand and placed

have wanted to smack him for being so

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

ma'am. Whatever

Hamilton's condition, Natalia chose a place known for its healing

a unique design, with lantern-lit corridors

blooming, they chose a small pavilion to

it here?" Hamilton asked

spot for anything classical, probably

come here more

as Hamilton spoke, they heard someone

standing not far away, with Delilah by

he could

coincidence seeing

"You've said hello,

retorted, "Bro, what's with the attitude? Delilah here was so concerned about your health, she even came to learn about healing cuisine." Without waiting, Anita pulled Delilah to sit down, then turned to

Let me introduce myself, I'm Hamilton's sister, Anita, and this is Delilah," she gestured towards Delilah. Delilah didn't wait for Anita to finish, "We've met,

"Where have

hospital," Delilah said, extending her hand towards

nice to

respond, Hamilton took her hand into

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

you say that!" Anita was instantly

he looked at the

to ask you

why can't you see the effort Delilah is putting

cut off as Delilah stood up, pulling her

further. We