Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 275

As Hamilton carried Natalia out of the bathroom, she was visibly exhausted, barely holding onto consciousness.

Resting against his chest, her eyelids fluttered, fighting sleep, yet her concern for Hamilton was evident.

Hamilton was off today, unmistakably so. Although his moods were often unpredictable, since making amends, such emotional distance had become rare.

"What's on your mind? Did something happen?" Natalia asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Hamilton glanced down at her, contemplating his next words, "Was it that obvious?"

Natalia simply gazed at him, her lips pressed together in concern.

Gently laying her on the bed, Hamilton fetched the hair dryer. Without answering her question directly, he focused on drying her hair and adjusting the room's temperature to ensure her comfort before settling down next to her, eyes closed.

"I just missed you," he finally confessed. "Had a nightmare on my way here about you running off with some random guy."

Natalia couldn't help but roll her eyes at his admission.

Hamilton pulled her closer in response.

"Let's rest for a bit. I'll order in some food. We can eat later."

Sensing his reluctance to discuss further, Natalia sighed softly.

right here. No one's taken me away," she reassured

I need to come up with a plan to keep you tied to my

look, Natalia was about to broach the subject of her assignment but hesitated, choosing

"Let's get some sleep."

Once assured of her slumber, he reached for his phone, scrolling through a series of photos featuring Natalia and Ryan in various intimate poses. Despite the innocence he

the photos one by one, Hamilton's next action was to send a

last lesson wasn't harsh

message left her visibly shaken,

some deliberation, she replied, trying to justify her actions, but Hamilton's

but peaceful, sensing the tension beside her. Upon waking, her concern for Hamilton prompted her once again to seek

What's really going on? Did something

her in a comforting embrace, attempting to deflect,

a nod, Natalia agreed to join him for a meal, pushing her worries aside

outskirts of Boria City. The visit, long overdue, was particularly aimed at

greeted by Caspian, whose casual demeanor today contrasted with his usual formal

Natalia forget the unease of the previous night. Alfonso, in particular, expressed his

and Caspian

traditional values Despite the underlying tensione day promised a brief respite

casually against the railing of the balcony, his gaze softening as he watched Natalia and Alfonso, her doting grandfather, sharing a light moment filled with laughter

far away.

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