Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 266

Hamilton's eyes shimmered with a flicker of hope.

The moment Natalia rushed to shield him, his initial response was fear-fear for her getting hurt.

Yet, at the same time, he felt an unexpected surge of joy.

Their journey had been a tumultuous one-from separation to this moment.

Had he not been stubbornly persistent, Natalia might have never looked back.

Now, although Natalia was willing to be close to him, he knew it was all because of his relentless pursuit.

Whether she truly held any feelings for him was a question he had never been able to answer.

Until the moment she threw herself in front of him.

Hamilton was both frustrated and scared.

But also relieved, for she had responded in such a way.

No words were exchanged, yet her actions spoke volumes to his heart.

Natalia bit her lip, her gaze landing on the bandaged hand he held.

The words of denial were on the tip of her tongue, yet she couldn't bring herself to speak them.

She couldn't fathom what was going through his mind when he had grabbed that knife in such a dire moment.

It was undeniable that Natalia was deeply moved.

This time, it might have seemed like she was the one protecting him.

But in the end, he was the one who had kept her safe.

After what felt like an eternity, Natalia finally met Hamilton's intense and solemn gaze.

She no longer evaded his inquiries, instead asking softly, "Hamilton, will you steadfastly choose me? Even facing the likes of Eveleen or the Fowlers?"

Hamilton looked at her, his eyes full of sincerity.

"Natalia, haven't I made it obvious enough?"

After a long pause, Natalia spoke.

"Hamilton, the moment I saw that person charging at you with a knife, I was really scared-scared of losing you, scared that we hadn't truly loved each other before it was all over." As she spoke, a laugh escaped her, followed by sudden tears.

"So, without thinking, I stood in front of you."

Hamilton's breath hitched, and he pulled her into his embrace.

Natalia rested her forehead against his chest, feeling a sourness at the tip of her nose.

harbored many

numerous obstacles between

that moment, she suddenly didn't want to

chose her, she was willing

let's give

Natalia's voice was muffled.

Hamilton stunned

gazing at her in disbelief, before finally saying, "Natalia, say

slightly red, Natalia admitted, "Hamilton, I can't deny that I still have feelings for

everything that has happened between us, I don't want to

many issues between us, whether it's the Fowlers or Eveleen, they all stand as barriers between us. I don't know how far we can

kiss felt like

wrapped her arms around

his lap, which made Natalia

"Your hand!"

be distracted, "Don't worry, I can

him away,

refused

I your boyfriend

Natalia nodded.

trial, being

closer, "So, can I go brag to Ryan

glared at him, "Hamilton, are

"What, only he's allowed

was at a loss

quickly steered the conversation back

was he at the

mention of this, Hamilton's

practically Orpheus Fowler's right-hand man. My old man had him released last time to use Orpheus

felt a sinking feeling, "So, it was Orpheus

light flashed in Hamilton's

certain. Orpheus has been bedridden, and I've had people watching him. This time, it seems someone else used Orpheus's influence." "We're not sure yet. The person has been taken to the police station; we'll know more after

say something when Hamilton

long before his

intentions, Natalia pushed him away

"This is a hospital!"

Hamilton laughed, following her.

are you coming home

exhausting night, and she wasn't ready to tire herself out in bed just

Hamilton visibly sulked.

it official. Shouldn't there be

Natalia hummed, "And?"

you going to leave me

paused, "You weren't exactly starving before

Hamilton grabbed her waist.

pack up tonight and move in

"Hamilton, anyone would think