Echoes of a Forsaken Heart novel Chapter 74

Chapter 74 

After the IV drip ran its course, Natalia’s allergic reaction had mostly vanished. 

The doctor swung by with a few words of advice and told her she was free to go. 

Hamilton alanced at her. 

“Can you walk on your own?” he asked. 

“Yeah, I’m good.” 

Hamilton nodded, and they left the hospital one after the other. 

On the way back, Natalia leaned against the car window and was lost in thought. 

Silkwood City was eerily silent in the dead of night, and the only sound was the music playing softly in the car. 

Hamilton’s playlist was curated by Natalia. He was a fan of jazz, while Natalia had a thing for the classics. This particular classical piece was her subtle way of sharing her tastes with him, hoping he’d pick up on her preference. 

But, unfortunately, he never did. 

Natalia shifted her gaze when the classical tune was winding down. 

“Can I play it again?” she asked. 

Hamilton raised an eyebrow and chuckled, “You into this kind of music?” 

She didn’t answer but just reached out and restarted the piece. 

Silence enveloped the car once more. 

“What’s on your mind?” Hamilton suddenly broke the quiet. 

Natalia snapped back to reality. 

“Nothing much.” She answered. 

Hamilton nodded, “Who came looking for you today?” 

Natalia pursed her lips, “A fan of Ms. Schafer.” 

Hamilton’s brow creased ever so slightly, “The same nurse? I’ve already let the hospital sack 

her.” 

Natalia chuckled, “Even if you sack the nurse, there will also be doctors and students who are Mr. Schafer’s fans. Mr. Fowler, are you planning to fire them all as they come?” 

Hamilton’s eyes narrowed just a fraction. 

Natalia knew she had touched a nerve, but she didn’t dwell on it. Instead, she just looked at Hamilton and said, “Maybe you should have a word with Ms. Schafer to get her to clear 

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things up with her fans?” 

“Natalia,” his voice turned frosty. Fans are fans, they have nothing to do with Eveleen. Don’t bring her into this again!” 

A bitter feeling washed her over as she retorted, “So I just deserve to be harassed by her 

fans?” 

Hamilton squinted, his laugh cold and short, “And what do you suggest?” 

Natalia looked at him squarely, “You’d find where the rumors of me being the other woman came from as long as you want, right?” 

Hamilton reclined casually in his seat and steered wheel in one hand, “Ms. Jenkins, you think too highly of me.” 

Natalia was seething, but she held her tongue. She knew all too well that it wasn’t that Hamilton couldn’t find out; he simply didn’t want to. He didn’t care how much she was hurt in the process; he only protected those he chose to. If this man was unwilling, her words were futile. 

By the time they got home, it was midnight. 

Natalia was still weak, not to mention that she’d been tossing for such a long time. So she lay down as soon as she got home. 

But just then, Hamilton’s phone rang. He was unbuttoning his shirt when he glanced at the caller ID and put the phone on speaker, “What’s up, Elliott?” 

Elliott Lehner was one of Hamilton’s cronies. Natalia had met him a few times. 

When Elliott heard him, his voice came through with a chuckle, “Hamilton, why you have been MIA lately?” 

Hamilton continued disrobing. He unbuttoned his shirt nonchalantly before responding. 

“Been busy. What’s up, calling this late just to check in?” he quipped. 

Elliott laughed, “Feel like pulling an all–nighter. Eveleen’s thrown together a little get–together. Everyone’s here but you. What’s got you so tied up? We haven’t seen you in a month, and Eveleen’s been saying she’s barely seen you either. Man, you can’t do that to Ms. Schafer, can you?” 

Natalia listened from the bed. Elliott’s words came through loud and clear. She hadn’t realized Eveleen was so popular in their circle. Victor doted on her, now Elliott too.. 

But then, it made sense to her. Who would dare give Hamilton’s girlfriend the cold shoulder? 

Hamilton glanced at Natalia, who was lying on the bed, with a slight furrow in his brow. 

“Take your medication.” He demanded. 

Before leaving the hospital, the doctor had instructed her to take another dose upon returning 

home. 

15:41 

Natalia stirred, but Hamilton was already handing her the pills. She looked at him, took them, and swallowed. 

Once he saw she was done, Hamilton picked the phone back up. 

Elliott must have heard the exchange because shock rang in his voice, “Ms. Jenkins with you?” 

Hamilton’s frown deepened, “Why? You want to talk to Ms. Jenkins?” 

Elliott wouldn’t dare. “No, just didn’t expect Ms. Jenkins to be there.” He answered. 

After a pause, he added, “So, you still coming out?” 

Hamilton sounded disinterested, “Nah, you guys have fun.” 

Someone on the other end called out, “Come on, Hamilton. Eveleen put this together just for you. Who else could catch Eveleen’s eye besides you? She’s waiting just for you. That’s not cool, man.” 

Hamilton chuckled softly, “What, someone throws a party and I’m obligated to show?” 

The voice on the other end laughed awkwardly, “Not what I meant. Just that we all haven’t seen you in a month. Hang out is no biggie. Besides, Eveleen’s already here waiting for you.” 

Hamilton’s frown deepened. 

He glanced at Natalia, who was frail in the bed, and finally declined, “Go ahead without me. I’ve got stuff tonight.” 

Without another word, Hamilton hung up.