Echoes of a Forsaken Heart novel Chapter 239

"Who's there?" Natalia shot to her feet.

Alden frowned at Natalia. "It's probably Lucinda. The mastermind behind Tatiana's abduction is a high school buddy of Lucinda's. They even caught up recently."

Hamilton's gaze was icy.

"Where are Lucinda and Patrick?"

"Patrick's been relatively straight-laced lately, swamped with company troubles, running around trying to drum up funds."

"Lucinda's back with us, but she's been in tears, claiming she never bribed the guy. Said she only contacted him because they were classmates. Plus, she's been adamant that Eveleen's already been sent away; messing with your mother doesn't benefit her now."

Hamilton's eyes darkened as he turned to Natalia.

"I'm going to see Lucinda."

Natalia frowned at him.

"Are you feeling okay?"

Hamilton chuckled, "You care about me now?"

Natalia awkwardly averted her gaze.

With a soft laugh, Hamilton reassured, "Don't worry, I'll get the doc to wrap me up with a brace. It won't split open again."

Alden coughed lightly from the side.

He couldn't believe how different his brother acted around Natalia.

After getting his brace, Natalia followed Hamilton.

"I'm coming with you."

Hamilton paused before laughing, "I'm afraid you might think less of me after."

Natalia was startled but quickly caught his drift.

"Hamilton, what haven't I seen yet?"

Hamilton's Adam's apple bobbed, then he whispered in her ear, "I'm much fiercer when I'm interrogating than when I'm in bed."

Natalia was at her wit's end with this man's shamelessness.

"Can't you be serious for once?"

Hamilton laughed, finally turning serious, "Natalia, please don't go. Okay?"

He truly didn't want Natalia there.

He didn't want her to see that dark side.

Natalia seemed to understand his point and didn't insist.

Still, she felt a bit regretful about not witnessing Lucinda's fate.

"Don't worry, if it's really her, I won't let her off easily."

Natalia nodded, wanting to thank him, but the words got stuck. She just said, "Just be careful not to reopen your wound."

Hamilton smiled, kissed her lightly on the lips, and then turned to leave.

Westley and Delilah had witnessed the entire scene.

Westley's face was grim.

Delilah just laughed, "Grandpa, don't be mad. For someone like Hamilton, having a fling is normal. As long as he settles down after we're married, I won't mind."

Westley looked relieved, "You're so understanding. Don't worry, I won't let him treat you unfairly."

Delilah's eyes twinkled, then glanced at Natalia.

She was well aware of Natalia and Hamilton's situation.

In their circle, nothing was a secret if you dug deep enough.

Including Eveleen, who'd been sent abroad.

Certainly, she wouldn't be foolish like Eveleen. Let Hamilton have his fun with Natalia. In the end, the real winner is the one who enters the Fowler family.

After Hamilton left, Natalia entered the ICU. She hadn't seen Tatiana since she was rescued last night.

Seeing Tatiana lying in the hospital bed, Natalia's heart ached.

She had just begun to put on weight after a hard time, and now…

Natalia took Tatiana's hand, her nose tingling slightly.

"Mom, can you give me another miracle? Natalia wants her mom, Natalia wants a home."