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.

were heartfelt and which were out of

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

did it on purpose, she still chose

and her mother became the sole support for her

afraid. If I were, I

I just want to

speaking, Natalia just

her, a bittersweet

I going

her gaze was filled

time, it could serve as a basis for negotiations with Spencer. You dig into his resources here,

but eventually,

no

Natalia nodded vigorously.

"Deal."

said, "Hamilton, here's to a

Hamilton's throat worked.

He wanted to ask.

could their relationship

words died

settled yet; how

Natalia left, Hamilton's phone

and then opened his

little girl's

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

could finish, Natalia, who had unexpectedly

on

car interior light was on, so it wasn't too dark

thought

come back?" Hamilton asked

her gaze, somewhat

document in the

shut the car door and

document from her car

a few steps, she turned around and

And who are

at her, taking

I had to let Killian go, but he's been with me for years. He recently got back from abroad and reached out, wanting to come back to work. Hearing he had a daughter, I thought to buy a few

seemed to

at him, nodded after a long pause, and then turned to leave without

ached with each step she took

in the end, he didn't call

Natalia found Scarlett engrossed in a

play? Go mid, go mid! Why are you

took a deep breath in and

was just

got up and headed

few steps,

"Scarlett."

slightly confused. "What's

just looked at

ever see

a moment

the baby before

this

was tinged with sadness. "You actually

right?"

her mouth, suddenly

bit the bullet and replied, "The baby's passing

by the doctor. Why are

a smile. "No reason, just suddenly wanted to ask.

baby

tossed her phone aside and came over to give

Look at how good your life is

be enjoying your life, not dwelling on the

nodded, pushing down the turmoil

baby clothes on

cursing Hamilton,