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!"

fine,

Hamilton finished speaking, the housekeeper emerged from the kitchen with

I didn't realize you were

stopped abruptly upon seeing

took

"Thank you."

smiled and hurried

taking

added, "The housekeeper will need to get used to

Natalia's cheeks flushed instantly.

drove

she 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,

for you. I lied to you before," Natalia explained, handing him the box before attempting

softly, his breath heavy, and hoarsely said as he

it on

the box to reveal a set of

fuss. Was

how long I've

despite Natalia agreeing to give their relationship another

past and about the

for her to feel the same

he finally felt her trying to

words,

it well, and when people ask, make sure

to do? I don't want to go to work now, I

quickly

"Go to work!"

a laugh, she pushed him away and walked towards the

her go, his eyes

left, Mason, who had been watching from another car in the

up his phone and

coffee? Great, I'll

Mr. Joyner stopped by earlier, wanting to visit your mother. I was about to call

Joyner? How

"Probably in his fifties."

lips tightened, and after a

"I see."

hadn't seen Mason in

had faded after

he had shown up again

say anything

head, "I was planning to visit your mom before but after the incident, I

mind racing whether to return Mason's call

that jerk, really propose to