Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Hamilton watched her, a rueful smile spreading across his face after a long silence.

"Are you doing this on purpose?"

Natalia met his gaze.

"Hamilton, since we've already established that we're nothing to each other, aren't you being a bit too nosy now?"

Hamilton's brow twitched in irritation.

"Is there no one else you could collaborate with? Why does it have to be Lionel?"

Natalia chuckled, "Well, yes, but Lionel is an old acquaintance. Naturally, I'd prioritize him. Plus, you know he's been eager to work with me."

Hamilton massaged his temples.

Natalia's expression remained indifferent.

"Hamilton, if you're here for a business proposal, let's discuss that. If not, my other affairs are none of your business. I won't just collaborate with Lionel; I might work with other men in the future, and you can't possibly want to meddle in all of that."

Hamilton felt a vein throb in frustration.

But at this moment, he could only blame himself for not being able to control his emotions.

He knew she was doing it on purpose, setting up a meeting with Lionel, and even choosing the cafe right beneath Ben's office.

Yet he couldn't help himself.

Three years of yearning.

Seeing her yet not being able to get close was torturous.

He had checked on Bertram last night; the guy had a girlfriend.

But Lionel was different.

Lio Law Firm was thriving more than ever.

Lionel was considered one of the city's most eligible bachelors.

Hamilton still remembered how she used to obsess over translating documents for Lionel.

So, he couldn't resist coming over.

But clearly, she was waiting for him to make the move.

"You like working with Lionel that much?"

Natalia glanced at him, then suddenly grabbed his wrist.

Her cool fingers wrapped around his wrist, making Hamilton's body stiffen momentarily.

Hamilton chuckled, "Ms. Jenkins, what's this? Trying to seduce me?"

Natalia looked at him, and the next second, she rolled up his sleeve.

A string of prayer beads awkwardly adorned his wrist.

Natalia looked up to meet his gaze.

"If you meant what you said back then, why keep wearing these prayer beads?"

Hamilton adjusted his sleeve.

"Just for peace of mind, nothing special."

Natalia laughed softly.

"Was everything you said back then on purpose?"

At her words, Hamilton choked up.

Seeing his expression, Natalia felt an indescribable mix of emotions.

Hamilton's decisive words back then had indeed embarrassed her deeply. But she knew Hamilton well enough.

words were heartfelt and which were out of desperation, she could

his words were the hard truth. She lacked the skills and connections; staying

purpose, she still chose to

returning to seek justice for her child and her mother became

not afraid. If I were, I wouldn't have come back. So,

proposal seriously. I just

just

watched her, a bittersweet smile on his

I going to do with

reddened, but her gaze was filled

as a basis for negotiations with Spencer. You dig into his resources here, and I'll set a trap abroad. Hamilton,

hesitated, but eventually, his hand

But no

Natalia nodded vigorously.

"Deal."

here's to a successful

Hamilton's throat worked.

He wanted to ask.

could

died on his

yet; how

Natalia left, Hamilton's

at it, answered, and then opened his car

seat was filled with little girl's clothes and a stuffed

for me at the apartment. I've bought some clothes and a

could finish, Natalia, who had unexpectedly returned, caught his

gaze landing on

wasn't too dark for her to notice they were

thought crossed her

you come back?"

her gaze,

document in

door and

from her car and

a few steps, she turned around

who are those clothes

taking a moment before

from abroad and reached out, wanting to come back to work. Hearing he had a daughter, I thought to

light in Natalia's eyes seemed to

pause, and then turned

with each step she took away

the end, he

Scarlett

can you even play? Go mid, go mid! Why are

the room as Natalia took a deep breath in and then

was just overthinking

up and headed towards

steps, she suddenly

"Scarlett."

up, slightly

looked

ever

a

had seen the baby before it was

bring this up

sadness. "You actually saw

right?"

mouth, suddenly unsure of

bullet and replied,

doctor. Why are you asking about this

smile. "No reason, just suddenly wanted

baby

her phone aside and came over to give her

torturing yourself. Look at how good your life is now.

all. You should be enjoying your life, not dwelling on

down

some baby clothes on Hamilton's passenger seat, and

cursing Hamilton, then