Echoes of a Forsaken Heart novel Chapter 281

Hamilton's body stiffened slightly.

Natalia, who was dishing out dinner, also paused abruptly.

The housekeeper couldn't hide her smile as she watched the couple's affectionate display.

Her gaze fell on Natalia's hands, and she winked at her.

Natalia forced a smile, breaking free from Hamilton to take the bowl from the housekeeper.

"Suddenly, I'm craving some spicy and sour fries. Could you make me some?" Natalia asked.

The housekeeper chuckled and agreed.

Hamilton listened quietly to Alden on the other end of the phone.

"Eveleen's been trying to reach you non-stop, making a scene now. She says she wants nothing but for you to let Patrick go," Alden relayed.

Hamilton, looking at Natalia, said in a deep voice, "Let her make a scene. Don't bother with her."

He hung up and approached Natalia, wrapping her in his arms once again.

"Does your stomach still hurt?"

"It's fine," Natalia replied while setting the table.

Hamilton held her hand. "Craving spicy and sour fries all of a sudden? Didn't you always dislike spicy and sour foods?"

Natalia glanced at him. "Maybe it's because I'm feeling a bit bitter, so I thought I'd fight fire with fire."

Hamilton was taken aback, not expecting such a response.

He chuckled, his deep voice sending shivers down Natalia's spine.

Natalia tried to push him away, but he held her even tighter.

"You heard how I replied to him. No need to be jealous."

Natalia turned to face him, asking bluntly, "Hamilton, can you truly put Eveleen behind you forever?"

She looked at him seriously. "I've asked you this before, but today is different. Since you've proposed, it means we're heading towards marriage. If we do get married, I don't want Eveleen's shadow in our lives, not even a little."

Hamilton looked at Natalia for a long while before responding.

"Okay, I won't bother with her."

Natalia watched him. "You said it. If you... if you..."

"No ifs. Don't worry, Natalia. I mean what I say," Hamilton assured her with a smile, pressing her against the dining table.

The tableware clinked loudly.

Natalia quickly exclaimed, "The housekeeper's still here!"

Hamilton bit her lip lightly. "It's fine, the housekeeper knows when to stay away."

However, just as Hamilton finished speaking, the housekeeper emerged from the kitchen with a plate of fries.

"Ms. Jenkins, I didn't realize you were—"

She stopped abruptly upon seeing them.

Natalia quickly pushed Hamilton away and took the plate of fries from the housekeeper.

"Thank you."

The housekeeper smiled and hurried back to the kitchen.

Natalia glared at Hamilton before taking the fries to the table.

But Hamilton shamelessly added, "The housekeeper will need to get used to it. Who knows, this might happen every day."

Natalia's cheeks flushed instantly.

After dinner, Hamilton drove Natalia to the hospital.

Before she got out of the car, Hamilton held her hand. "I'll pick you up after work. I've made an appointment with a naturopath for tonight."

Natalia nodded, hesitating before pulling a small box from her bag.

"This is for you. It's late, but I did get it for you. I lied to you before," Natalia explained, handing him the box before attempting to leave the car.

Hamilton caught her hand.

He kissed her softly, his breath heavy, and hoarsely said as he handed the box back to her.

"Put it on for me."

Natalia laughed, opening the box to reveal a set of prayer beads.

"You'd think it was a ring with all this fuss. Was that really necessary?"

Hamilton bit her ear gently.

"Do you know how long I've been waiting for these prayer beads?"

Hamilton knew, despite Natalia agreeing to give their relationship another try and accepting his proposal, she still had reservations.

It was about the past and about the child.