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!"

her lip lightly. "It's fine, the housekeeper knows

Hamilton finished speaking, the housekeeper emerged from the kitchen with

I didn't realize

abruptly

Hamilton away and took

"Thank you."

hurried back

at Hamilton before taking the fries to

housekeeper will need to get used to it. Who

Natalia's cheeks flushed instantly.

drove Natalia

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

you. I lied to you before," Natalia explained, handing him the box before attempting to leave the car. Hamilton caught her

hoarsely said as

it on for

the box to reveal a

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

I've been waiting for

agreeing to give their relationship another try and accepting his proposal, she still

past and about the

to feel the same as before; he

moment, he finally felt

words, bit his chin

ask, make sure you say it's

over to press her down. "What to do? I don't want to go to work now,

blushing, quickly covered

"Go to work!"

she pushed him away and walked

watched her go, his eyes filled

Hamilton left, Mason, who had been watching from another

his phone

coffee? Great, I'll come

to visit your mother. I was about to call you,

How old is

"Probably in his fifties."

and after

"I see."

hadn't seen Mason in a

had faded after

had shown

he say anything

to visit your mom before but after the incident,

her mind racing whether to

jerk, really propose