Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 286

In Boria City, Natalia was all set for her flight, but an unexpected turn of weather delayed her journey. She stood by the large windows of the departure lounge, gazing out at the relentless rain, her heart heavy with guilt. She gently caressed her belly, whispering softly, "I'm

sorry, sweetheart. It looks like I might not be able to give you the complete family I dreamed of."

With a sad chuckle, she added, "But I promise, I'll love you enough for both of us. I'll make up for your dad's share, okay?"

Ryan observed her from a short distance, her contemplative stance and the tender gesture towards her stomach tugging at his heartstrings. He had always told her that if Hamilton ever dared to hurt her again, he'd be there to whisk her away. Yet, seeing her in pain like this was not something he had ever wished for.

Approaching her, Ryan handed her a warm cup of coffee. "Why don't you take a seat over there? This storm doesn't seem like it's going to let up anytime soon."

As if on cue, thunder roared across the sky.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the airport, a private jet was braving the storm to make its landing. Hamilton sat inside, his expression indifferent to the turbulent weather outside. The crew was visibly anxious, but Hamilton remained unfazed.

"Mr. Fowler, landing might be challenging with the current ground conditions," one of the crew members warned.

Hamilton's deep, piercing gaze was his only response, sending shivers down the crew member's spine. "Prepare for landing," was all he said.

Back in the terminal, Natalia's face was pale, a sense of unease growing within her. "Feeling alright?" Ryan inquired, concern in his voice. Natalia shook her head, "I'm fine," just as a wave of murmurs spread through the crowd.

"Did you see that? A plane just skidded off the runway!"

"In this weather? Are they insane?"

"I hope no one's hurt."

Curiosity and concern drew Natalia closer to the window, where she could see the flashing lights of emergency vehicles piercing through the rain. An inexplicable tightness clutched her heart, prompting her to move closer for a better look. Ryan, sensing her distress, offered to gather more information.

As Natalia felt a sharp pang in her belly, she turned to call out to Ryan but stopped short at the sight of a drenched figure standing not far from her. It was Hamilton, his clothes soaked, yet his presence overwhelming.

Their eyes met, and without a word, he enveloped her in his arms. The cold from his wet clothes seeped through, making her shiver, but it wasn't just from the temperature.

"Let me go," she whispered, trying to push him away.

Hamilton chuckled softly, "My plane almost crashed, Natalia. Just let me hold you for a moment, okay?"

realization hit her. "That was your plane?" she

Natalia, feeling overwhelmed and confused, pushed him away, "Hamilton,

his eyes. Regret for the distance between them, relief that she

might have shown too much concern, averted her gaze. "Why are you here?" she asked, trying to regain her

the discomfort. "Let's talk somewhere private.

a nearby VIP lounge for privacy, leaving a fuming Ryan behind. Once alone, Natalia was blunt. "What do

you go," Hamilton stated, his tone leaving no room for

"What right do

your child!" Hamilton's eyes were a tumult of emotions. "Natalia, Eveleen

froze, her hands clenching

"What did you say?"

said, Eveleen is gone,

Natalia's eyes without

couldn't quite articulate her

Eveleen was gone?

much pain, almost costing Natalia her

"How did she die?"

down the stairs, hit

"To think she got

wrist.

breaking free from his grip. "Hamilton, the damage has been done. Her death doesn't fix everything, and besides, there's

embrace. "Natalia, do you really want our child to be born out of wedlock? Do you know the impact a broken home can

was

born into a loving, whole

child to suffer as he had

Natalia's lips were tight.

Illegitimate child, broken home.

words pierced her

it, more than anyone

wedlock, the impact of a broken home on a

But she...

couldn't risk it

gamble had cost her mother's