Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 281

Hamilton's body stiffened slightly.

Natalia, who was dishing out dinner, also paused abruptly.

The housekeeper couldn't hide her smile as she watched the couple's affectionate display. Her gaze fell on Natalia's hands, and she winked at her.

Natalia forced a smile, breaking free from Hamilton to take the bowl from the housekeeper.

"Suddenly, I'm craving some spicy and sour fries. Could you make me some?" Natalia asked.

The housekeeper chuckled and agreed.

Hamilton listened quietly to Alden on the other end of the phone.

"Eveleen's been trying to reach you non-stop, making a scene now. She says she wants nothing but for you to let Patrick go," Alden relayed. Hamilton, looking at Natalia, said in a deep voice, "Let her make a scene. Don't bother with her."

He hung up and approached Natalia, wrapping her in his arms once again.

"Does your stomach still hurt?"

"It's fine," Natalia replied while setting the table.

Hamilton held her hand. "Craving spicy and sour fries all of a sudden? Didn't you always dislike spicy and sour foods?"

Natalia glanced at him. "Maybe it's because I'm feeling a bit bitter, so I thought I'd fight fire with fire."

Hamilton was taken aback, not expecting such a response.

He chuckled, his deep voice sending shivers down Natalia's spine.

Natalia tried to push him away, but he held her even tighter.

"You heard how I replied to him. No need to be jealous."

Natalia turned to face him, asking bluntly, "Hamilton, can you truly put Eveleen behind you forever?"

She looked at him seriously. "I've asked you this before, but today is different. Since you've proposed, it means we're heading towards marriage. If we do get married, I don't want Eveleen's shadow in our lives, not even a little." Hamilton looked at Natalia for a long while before responding.

"Okay, I won't bother with her."

Natalia watched him. "You said it. If you... if you..."

"No ifs. Don't worry, Natalia. I mean what I say," Hamilton assured her with a smile, pressing her against the dining table.

The tableware clinked loudly.

Natalia quickly exclaimed, "The housekeeper's still here!"

lip lightly. "It's fine, the

emerged from

I didn't realize you were

abruptly upon seeing

quickly pushed Hamilton away and took

"Thank you."

housekeeper smiled and hurried back to

Hamilton before taking the

to get used to

Natalia's cheeks flushed instantly.

drove Natalia to the

got out of the car, Hamilton held her hand. "I'll pick you up after work. I've made an appointment with a naturopath for tonight." Natalia nodded, hesitating before

get it for you. I lied to you

her softly, his breath heavy, and hoarsely said

it on

laughed, opening the box to

a ring with all this fuss. Was that really necessary?" Hamilton

you know how long I've

their relationship another try and accepting his proposal, she still had

past and about

to feel the same as before; he

he finally felt her trying to move towards

his words,

and when people ask, make

looked at her, suddenly flipping over to press her down. "What to do? I

quickly

"Go to work!"

him away

watched her go, his eyes filled with

watching from another car in the parking lot,

his

of coffee? Great,

to visit

How old

"Probably in his fifties."

after

"I see."

hadn't seen Mason in

had faded after she

had shown up again

he say

shook her head, "I was planning to visit your mom before but after the incident, I happened to pass by today and thought

silently, her mind racing whether to return Mason's call

Hamilton, that jerk, really