Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 293

By the time Hamilton arrived, Alden was already waiting at the doorstep.

"Fix me something to eat," Hamilton said, his voice deep and weary.

After a brief exchange with Alden, Hamilton's brooding presence seemed to fill the space around them.

Alden frowned, concern etching his features. "Bro, what's going on?"

Hamilton's voice was icy. "Nothing. Just seeking some comfort, that's all."

Without another word, he walked inside.

The moment Patrick saw Hamilton, hope sparked in his eyes.

He instinctively felt Hamilton was here to save him.

"Mr. Fowler, I swear it wasn't me. I was duped, I had no intention of crossing you," Patrick stammered.

Hamilton settled into a chair and lit a cigarette, a mocking laugh escaping him after a long drag.

"Patrick, if it wasn't me you were after, then who?"

Patrick paled, realizing Hamilton wasn't in a forgiving mood. His heart skipped a beat.

"Mr. Fowler, please, I was just being used. Let me go, for Eveleen's sake."

"Patrick." Hamilton's gaze was lethal. "Bringing up Eveleen now?"

Patrick stammered, realizing the gravity of his situation.

"What do you mean, Mr. Fowler?"

"You think the Schafer family can play me for a fool?"

Patrick's face went ashen, panic setting in. But he fought to keep his composure. "Mr. Fowler, I don't understand what you're implying. The Schafer family has never wronged you. Eveleen might be headstrong, but her feelings for you are genuine. Perhaps there's been a misunderstanding?"

gaze pierced through Patrick. "You know

"Which Dr. Sinclair? The Schafer

feet, kicking Patrick to the

dumb

"Mr. Fowler, I don't know what

the wall. "Eveleen is Evi, isn't

air, Patrick's heart sank. But he knew better than to confess. Without evidence, Hamilton wouldn't

him aside. "You're in

out, and Alden

spill your secrets, Mr. Fowler. Only

a lie! Why would I need

drew a knife, offering one

"I didn't do

pierced Patrick's hand, drawing a

leaving

towel. "What's going on with

hands, silent, then headed outside, leaving only a command to

poured as

in thought. His rush to confront Patrick wasn't just about Eveleen's innocence but a test

yet Hamilton

other necklace

Eveleen's fans, Natalia's

rise to stardom and before the necklace had ever been publicly linked to her. Hamilton couldn't help but think

even place her face

Had they met before?

holding an umbrella

"Bro, what's going on?"

Hamilton shook his head.

whispered, "What if I've been protecting the wrong person all these

Alden was taken aback.

do you mean,

again, his silence speaking volumes. He handed

say, check