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 when to stay

housekeeper emerged from the kitchen with a plate

didn't

stopped abruptly upon

away and took the plate

"Thank you."

smiled and hurried

before taking the fries to

Hamilton shamelessly added, "The housekeeper will need to get

Natalia's cheeks flushed instantly.

drove Natalia to the

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

did get it for you. I lied to you before," Natalia explained, handing him the box before attempting to leave the car. Hamilton

and hoarsely said as he

it on for

the box to reveal a set

all this fuss. Was that really necessary?" Hamilton bit

know how long I've been waiting for

knew, despite Natalia agreeing to give their relationship another

the past and about

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

he finally felt

touched by his words, bit

people ask, make sure you say

"What to do? I don't

quickly

"Go to work!"

a laugh, she pushed him away and walked towards

his eyes filled

watching from another car in the

up his

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

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

How old is

"Probably in his fifties."

after

"I see."

seen Mason in

had faded after she left her job

unexpectedly, he had shown up again

say anything

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

nodded silently, her mind racing whether to return Mason's call when Scarlett's call came

did Hamilton, that jerk, really propose to