Echoes of a Forsaken Heart novel Chapter 209

Natalia didn't utter a word, merely wrestled free from his grasp.

"Just take the medicine, okay? I've unblocked your number. Call me if you need anything."

Hamilton, however, clasped her wrist once more.

But before he could speak, his phone suddenly rang.

He took it out to glance at the screen.

It displayed "Eveleen's caregiver."

Both stiffened for a moment.

Natalia chuckled, shaking off his grip and heading for the door.

Hamilton promptly ended the call and hurried after her, grabbing her again.

"Answer me."

Natalia remained silent, the ringing phone sounding like a death knell.

Natalia's gaze fell upon Hamilton's phone, "You better take that call."

Hamilton paused, then assured, "Don't worry, regardless of what happens tonight, I'll sort things out."

Natalia didn't respond.

Hope was slim, now even slimmer.

Hamilton frowned at her, "Don't you trust me?"

"It's not about trust, Hamilton. Regardless, thanks for everything today."

Hamilton's expression soured.

But eventually, he answered the call.

"What happened?"

"Mr. Fowler, Ms. Schafer was stabbed in the chest by a suddenly aggressive patient. She's currently in critical condition."

Hamilton's face darkened considerably.

He glanced involuntarily at Natalia.

Natalia clearly heard the voice through Hamilton's phone.

She stood still, nearly amused.

Seems her lack of hope was justified.

At least there's no disappointment.

Hamilton's face couldn't look worse, the caregiver's voice continued from the phone.

"Mr. Fowler, did you catch what I said?"

Hamilton, struggling to contain his frustration, asked, "Weren't sharp objects banned?"

The caregiver trembled, "There was a talent show at the facility today, Ms. Schafer was insistent on attending, and we had no choice but to take her. There was a caregiver there, preparing fruit for the patients."

Natalia didn't listen further, turning to leave.

Hamilton watched her go, pinching the bridge of his nose in frustration.

He hung up and called Alden.

Alden seemed to have already heard the news.

"Bro, I'm on my way to the hospital now. Don't worry, I'll call you if anything happens."

Hamilton was silent for a moment before nodding.

After ending the call, he followed Natalia.

Natalia was about to close her door when Hamilton stopped it with his foot.

"Don't be mad, okay?"

Natalia replied, "I'm not mad. Mr. Fowler, taking care of your darling is normal, right?"

"Natalia, you know I—"

Natalia met his gaze, "Hamilton, can you leave her alone?"

Hamilton's brows furrowed, unable to promise to abandon Eveleen.

Natalia calmly said, "Hamilton, stop bothering me! Also, forgive me for not being magnanimous, but I hope Eveleen doesn't make it through the night!"

After her words, she pushed Hamilton out and shut the door.

Behind the door, Natalia stood for a long while before taking a deep breath, grabbing some clothes, and heading to the shower.

Hamilton, staring at the closed door, felt both angry and annoyed.

It seemed like that one call had undone all his efforts.

Natalia, this woman, was indeed heartless.

After her shower, Natalia heard knocking.

Expecting Hamilton, she was surprised to hear Caspian's voice from the other side.