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.

still harbored many

still numerous obstacles between

suddenly didn't want to run

her, she was willing to try

let's give it a

Natalia's voice was muffled.

those words left Hamilton stunned for

in disbelief, before finally saying, "Natalia, say

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

happened between us, I

still 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 go, so, all I can say is, let's give it a try." Right after

passionate kiss felt like it

instinctively wrapped her arms

then lifted her onto his lap, which made Natalia

"Your hand!"

be distracted, "Don't worry, I can handle you with

him

refused to let

I your boyfriend

Natalia nodded.

was just a trial, being her boyfriend was

pulled her closer, "So, can I

at him, "Hamilton, are

"What, only he's allowed to

a

steered the conversation back

Quill, why was he at the construction site? Wasn't he

mention of this, Hamilton's

My old man had him released last

it was Orpheus this time? I

cold light flashed in

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 the

say something

wasn't long before his hand started to

his intentions, Natalia pushed him away and stood up to

"This is a hospital!"

Hamilton laughed, following her.

are you coming home with

mean another exhausting night, and she

Hamilton visibly sulked.

just made it official. Shouldn't there be some

Natalia hummed, "And?"

going to leave me

starving before we made

Hamilton grabbed her waist.

pack up tonight

think you only have one thing on your