Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Meanwhile, on the other side of town...

Delilah was fuming after hearing that Natalia hadn't left and Hamilton had invited her over again. Magnus watched her with a frown. "Come on, what's the use of throwing a tantrum?"

Delilah was livid. She had thought this time, it was over between them for good. Yet here they were, still entangled with each other. "That Natalia, why can't she just vanish for good? As long as she's around, Hamilton will probably never give me a second glance."

Magnus snorted, "What's the rush? Someone will deal with Natalia sooner or later. Eveleen's death is all pinned on her by the Schafer family, not to mention the Fowler family. They'll never tolerate her sticking around Hamilton forever." Delilah raised an eyebrow, "Grandpa, did you have a hand in Eveleen's demise?"

Magnus huffed, "She was a liability. Better to make some use of her in the end."

Delilah frowned, "But the Schafer family are all duds. Can they really pull it off?"

Magnus chuckled, "Never underestimate the power of vengeance."

When Natalia emerged from the bathroom, she found Hamilton lost in thought. She sat down at the table without a word. Hamilton snapped back to reality and caressed her face, "What would you like to eat?"

Natalia dodged his hand, "Anything's fine."

She had lost her appetite, especially after seeing Lucinda earlier. Hamilton could tell she was upset but didn't press further, simply ordering some of her favorite dishes.

It wasn't until they finished eating that he asked, "Heading back to your apartment later?"

"Going to Scarlett's place," Natalia stated without hesitation.

Hamilton smiled, then offered her a glass of water, "Stomach troubles again?"

Natalia lowered her gaze, "It's alright."

This pregnancy wasn't as taxing as the last.

"I can have the housekeeper swing by Scarlett's to cook for you. Just for meals, then she'll leave. It won't disrupt your life."

Natalia paused before declining, "No need. I'm not that fragile."

Hamilton held her hand, "Natalia, I just want to do something for you."

Her fingers tensed, but she soon withdrew her hand and took a sip from her water glass. Hamilton let out a dejected chuckle, "What about security? And a driver? You shouldn't be driving while pregnant. And maybe a bodyguard for when you're out?" Natalia glanced at him and then looked away. Hamilton chuckled again, dropping the subject.

left the restaurant, they

were backing out. The NorthSuburb project was facing one issue after another. Ronin had

to lift his spirits,

funeral, he hadn't seen her. She still

forced a smile,

"Not great. My company's been having some

explained the situation to Natalia, who instantly frowned. It was clear

but Natalia didn't press the issue, simply advising Ronin, "Try to drink less.

Hamilton, "Take good care of

if I

favor of you two? Maybe you should let go. Look at me, my old man said no to pursuing Natalia,

Why do you

scoffed, "Afraid you can't

I stepped

looked guiltily at

did President Joyner exactly say about not

want me to offend you. After all, you're known for throwing punches

fell at the jab, but Ronin was already saying his goodbyes to Natalia and walking

was gone, Hamilton leaned in, "What were you thinking

Natalia dismissed it, "Nothing."

discussion, they headed

the car, Hamilton finally

"Thinking about Mason?"

Though she hated to admit it, Hamilton was the one

Mason who really pushed for it. + couldn't

left, he said I looked a lot like a woman he had

If it was just that, he wouldn't have gone out of his way to block Ronin from pursuing you. And if he was really scared of offending me, he wouldn't have taken you on knowing I didn't want you to

Natalia frowned.

had visited the hospital two days before that too." Hamilton took her

to pull away,

incident, Mason made a special

stunned, forgetting

held it, weaving his

suspect he had a