Echoes of a Forsaken Heart novel Chapter 214

Hamilton's gaze lingered on Natalia after deleting the message, a mixture of emotions flickering through his eyes.

Natalia withdrew her hand, not bothering with excuses or reassurances this time, simply stating, "Let's go to the hospital."

Hamilton's expression darkened slightly at her words.

Heartless woman, she truly doesn't care.

Without another word, he started the car and drove directly to the hospital.

Upon their arrival, they bumped into Ronin Joyner and Mason Joyner.

Ronin sneered upon seeing Hamilton.

"Well, well, Mr. Fowler, what brings you here today? I heard your high school sweetheart got hurt. Why aren't you by her side?"

Hamilton's face turned stone cold instantly.

It was the worst time to bring that up, and yet Ronin just had to mention it.

"Mr. Joyner seems quite well-informed," Hamilton retorted.

Ronin leaned a bit closer to Natalia, "Of course, how could I not be? Your high school sweetheart is a celebrity after all!"

A shadow passed through Hamilton's eyes.

"Mr. Joyner, with all your concern, one might think you have a crush on her."

Ronin suddenly laughed, glancing at Natalia, "Who I have a crush on is no secret to you, is it?"

Hamilton's gaze shifted to Natalia.

Natalia, however, remained expressionless, as if Ronin's words were nothing new to her.

But considering their frequent collaboration at work, it was hardly surprising Ronin would speak so freely around her.

Hamilton couldn't quite place the feeling stirring within him.

Natalia, ignoring their banter, turned her attention to Mason.

"President Joyner, feeling under the weather?"

Mason answered with a smile, "Just the usual aches and pains of getting older, nothing serious. Just had a check-up."

Natalia nodded, and Ronin chimed in.

"Mason's fine, just becoming more sensitive with age. Woke up complaining about a headache this morning but turned out to be nothing after a check-up."

Mason lightly kicked at Ronin, who dodged with a laugh before turning back to Natalia, "Dinner tonight? I've got something to discuss with you."

Natalia agreed without hesitation.

Hamilton watched, a complex emotion flickering through his eyes. It wasn't the dinner plans between Natalia and Ronin that bothered him but the ease and relaxation Natalia showed around Ronin, something she never did with him. Even in her most compliant moments, it was out of necessity rather than comfort.

Feeling increasingly heavy-hearted, Hamilton pondered their past, suspecting that if it weren't for her family's financial needs, Natalia might never have been with him, despite her feelings.

After a brief exchange with Ronin and Mason, they parted ways.

Natalia and Hamilton headed towards the hospital's security office.

Hamilton's mood remained gloomy, though he said nothing more.

They were greeted upon entering the security office, having called ahead.

As they watched the security footage, it suddenly went dark at the crucial moment.

The staff member replaying the footage was visibly confused and tried again, but the blackout persisted.

Hamilton's eyes darkened, Natalia's expression turned grim.

"Is the camera broken, or was it tampered with?" Natalia asked.

The staff member paled, "It, it might be broken."