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 housekeeper knows

Hamilton finished speaking, the housekeeper emerged

didn't realize you were

stopped abruptly

pushed Hamilton away and took the plate

"Thank you."

hurried back to

glared at Hamilton before taking the

will need to get used

Natalia's cheeks flushed instantly.

Hamilton drove

up after work. I've made an appointment with a naturopath for tonight."

to you before," Natalia explained, handing him

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

on

the box to reveal a set

fuss.

I've been waiting

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

the past and

didn't dare hope for her to feel the same as before; he just wanted her

moment, he finally felt her trying

words, bit his

and when people ask, make

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

blushing, quickly covered his

"Go to work!"

pushed him

his eyes filled

from another car

his phone

a cup of coffee? Great, I'll come to

entered the building, Debby mentioned, "Ms. Jenkins, Mr. Joyner stopped by earlier, wanting to visit your mother. I

How

"Probably in his fifties."

and after a moment, she

"I see."

seen Mason in

about him had faded after she left her

he had shown up again

say

mom before but after the incident, I happened to pass by today and thought I'd stop

whether to

jerk, really