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!"

bit her lip lightly. "It's fine,

as Hamilton finished speaking, the housekeeper emerged from

didn't realize

stopped abruptly

Hamilton away and took the plate of fries from the

"Thank you."

smiled and hurried back

before taking

Hamilton shamelessly added, "The housekeeper will need to get used to it. Who knows,

Natalia's cheeks flushed instantly.

Hamilton drove Natalia

pick you up after work. I've made an appointment with a naturopath for tonight." Natalia nodded, hesitating before pulling a small

it for you. I lied to you before," Natalia explained, handing him

softly, his breath heavy, and hoarsely said as he handed

it on for

opening the box to reveal a set of prayer

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

long I've

give their relationship another try and

the past

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

finally

his words,

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

press her down. "What to do? I

quickly covered

"Go to work!"

laugh, she pushed him away and walked towards the

watched her go, his

been watching from another car in the parking lot, frowned

picked up his phone and called

a cup of coffee? Great,

Natalia entered 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."

tightened, and after a moment,

"I see."

Mason in

suspicions about him had faded after

unexpectedly, he had shown

he say

planning to visit your mom before but

to return

that jerk, really