Echoes of a Forsaken Heart novel Chapter 220

Natalia paused for a moment.

“What would you like to eat? I’ll cook it and have someone deliver it to you.”

Hamilton’s deep chuckle came through from the other end, “Why don’t you come over and cook for me, Natalia? If you're thanking me, you might as well show some sincerity.”

“If Mr. Fowler isn’t keen on eating, we can leave it at that.”

Hamilton laughed, “Is this your way of saying thanks?”

Natalia, “Hamilton, I truly appreciate what you’ve done for me.”

Hamilton was silent for a moment, “I’d like some of your barbecue ribs.”

“Alright.” Natalia answered and promptly hung up the phone.

Hamilton looked at the disconnected call and couldn’t help but smile wryly.

He glanced at the housekeeper preparing a hangover cure in the kitchen.

“No need for the cure, go to the market and get some groceries.”

The housekeeper looked puzzled, “Mr. Fowler, we still have groceries at home.”

Hamilton got up and headed towards the bathroom, casually leaving a note, “Get something Ms. Jenkins likes.”

The housekeeper paused, “Is Ms. Jenkins coming over for dinner?”

“Prepare it to send over to her,” Hamilton said as he walked away.

The housekeeper nodded and started packing up to leave.

Hamilton suddenly called out to her, “Do you know what Ms. Jenkins likes to eat? Besides sweets, does she like fish, or maybe shrimp?”

The housekeeper seemed troubled.

Although she had been working there for months, the number of times she cooked for Natalia was limited.

Knowing she liked sweets was already a good guess.

“Mr. Fowler, you’ve been around her much longer than I have. You should know better.”

Hamilton’s expression darkened upon hearing this. It wasn’t meant to be a taunt, but it sounded like one to him.

With a bit of alcohol still in his system, his face became even more intimidating.

Seeing Hamilton’s dark expression, the housekeeper quickly added, “I’ll head to the market now. I remember Ms. Jenkins enjoyed the shrimp dumplings I made once, she had several. She might like that, I’ll steam some when I get back.”

After saying that, she hurried off.

Hamilton stood still, an icy aura around him.

Natalia had a meeting in the afternoon.

By the time it ended, it was almost closing time.

Ronin, carrying two sets of documents, followed her into her office.

“These two properties seem like the best options right now. They might not compare to NorthSuburb, but they meet your criteria. I’ve contacted them, how about we have dinner with one of them tonight?”

Natalia paused, “Not tonight, let’s reschedule.”

Ronin didn’t think much of it and agreed right away.

But after answering, he looked at Natalia suspiciously.

“Where are you going tonight?”

Natalia, “That’s my personal business, Mr. Joyner. Mind your own.”

“You’re going to see Hamilton, aren’t you?” Ronin looked at her, clearly exasperated.

Natalia, “No, I’m just returning a favor.”

Ronin was grinding his teeth in frustration.

“Natalia, haven’t I helped you too? Why is it that Hamilton helps you once, and you make such a big deal out of it?”

Natalia was silent for a moment, “Because I don’t want to owe him anything.”

Ronin was taken aback, “So, you’re saying you’re okay with owing me?”

“We’re just friends, Ronin. It’s normal for friends to help each other,” Natalia gathered her things and headed downstairs.

Ronin, gritting his teeth, “So in your heart, Hamilton is still special, is that it?”

Natalia paused but didn’t answer.

Ronin followed her to the parking lot before saying, “I’ll come with you.”