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, the housekeeper knows

speaking, the housekeeper emerged from the kitchen with a plate of

Jenkins, I didn't realize

abruptly upon seeing

took the plate of fries from

"Thank you."

and hurried back to the

at Hamilton before taking the fries to

need to get used to it. Who knows, this might happen

Natalia's cheeks flushed instantly.

dinner, Hamilton drove

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

late, but I did get it for you. I lied to you before,"

kissed her softly, his breath heavy, and hoarsely said as he handed the

on for

box to

think it was a ring with all this fuss. Was that really

I've

knew, despite Natalia agreeing to give their relationship another try

past and about

the same as before;

moment, he finally felt her trying

words, bit his

and when people ask, make sure you say

her down. "What to do? I don't want to go to work

quickly covered

"Go to work!"

pushed him away

his eyes

from another car in the parking

up his phone and

coffee? Great, I'll come

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

How old

"Probably in his fifties."

and after

"I see."

hadn't seen Mason

him had faded

unexpectedly, he had

he say

head, "I was planning to visit your mom before but after the incident, I happened to pass by today and thought I'd

racing whether to return Mason's call when Scarlett's call

that jerk,