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!"

lightly. "It's fine,

Hamilton finished speaking, the housekeeper emerged from the kitchen with a

didn't

abruptly

and took

"Thank you."

hurried back

Hamilton before taking the

will need to get

Natalia's cheeks flushed instantly.

dinner, Hamilton drove

car, Hamilton held her hand. "I'll pick you up after work. I've made

get it for you. I lied to you before," Natalia

his breath heavy, and hoarsely said as he handed the box

it on

to

this fuss. Was that really necessary?" Hamilton

how long I've been waiting for

another try and

was about the past

hope for her to feel the same as before; he just wanted her to accept his

moment, he finally

his words, bit his

well, and when people ask, make sure you say it's from your

to press her down. "What to do? I

quickly

"Go to work!"

him

her go, his eyes

from another car in the parking lot,

picked up his phone

cup of coffee? Great, I'll come

the building, Debby mentioned, "Ms. Jenkins, Mr. Joyner stopped by earlier, wanting to visit your mother. I was about to call you, but he then

Joyner? How old

"Probably in his fifties."

after

"I see."

seen Mason in

him had faded after

he had shown

he say

visit your mom before but after the incident, I happened to pass by

to return Mason's call when Scarlett's call came

Hamilton, that jerk,