Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 282 Natalia was momentarily stunned, then quickly responded.

"Alright, when are you leaving? I'll pack your bags." Hamilton chuckled, "No need, I'm leaving shortly. Keep safe these next few days, and always have Killian with you when you go out. I'll be back soon." Natalia nodded, "How long will you be gone this time?" "Three days," Hamilton's voice softened.

"When I return, shall we go get our marriage license?" Natalia was taken aback.

Hamilton laughed, "Natalia, wait for me." With that, he ended the call.

Natalia stared at her phone, a smile unwittingly forming on her lips.

Scarlett appeared beside her, wrapping an arm around her shoulder.

"Chatting with your man again?" Natalia smiled, "When did you get here?" Scarlett pouted, "Elliott draggedover here, insisting I check out their hospital's facilities. As if that matters without Emeric!" Natalia clicked her tongue, "Have you found out anything about Emeric yet?" Scarlett shrugged, "Why bother? Did you investigate Hamilton before you two got together?" Natalia was left speechless.

She quickly changed the subject, "When do you start your residency?" "End of this month." "And what about you and Emeric?" Scarlett winked, "I've got a dinner date with Emeric tonight. Who knows, maybe after dinner we might..." She was interrupted as Elliott walked in.

"You have a dinner date with Emeric?" Scarlett's smile vanished instantly.

"So what if I do?" Elliott scoffed, "Do you know Emeric's always hitting the nightclubs?" Scarlett's face was full of scorn, "As if you're any different." Elliott was left speechless.

"I've cut back a lot recently." "You can't teach an old dog new tricks!" Scarlett rolled her eyes at him, then pulled Natalia towards her car.

"Con, I'll drive you home." Elliott hurried after them, "Where are you and Emeric having dinner?" "None of your business!" Scarlett slammed the car door shut and drove off.

Natalia laughed, "You really don't like Elliott, do you?" Scarlett grimaced, "If Hamilton wasn't good in bed, would you still like him?" Natalia's face twitched.

Scarlett smiled at her, "Though I bet your man doesn't disappoint, considering how tired you look every day." Natalia didn't continue the joke, instead, she cautioned, "Don't drink too much tonight, okay?" Scarlett made a face, "I know, haven't I learned my lesson already?" Natalia watched her, "If you do drink, callbefore. I'll cpick you up." Scarlett gave her a thumbs-up.

After doing so, she looked at Natalia, "So, you're just going to accept Hamilton's proposal without further scrutiny?" Natalia smiled, her gaze falling on the ring on her finger.

"It's tto move forward; I don't want to dwell on the past anymore." Scarlett nodded in agreement.

Hamilton's trip was a business emergency; he and Alden were dealing with an explosion at the Fowler Group's branch in Frendland, which resulted in several casualties.

At the airport, Hamilton, rubbing his temples, quietly instructed Alden.

"Make sure Natalia is well-protected and keep an eye on Grandfather's moves." Alden nodded, then expressed his concern about the suspicious nature of the explosion, given their stringent safety measures.

Hamilton responded with a cold laugh, emphasizing the need to address the situation first and foremost. Arriving in Frendland, they headed straight to the incident site.

Meanwhile, Natalia juggled her tbetween hand the hospital, with Hamilton occasionally calling her, his voice weary from the ordeal. During one call, he assured her that everything was being managed and told her to get srest, promising his return the next morning.

As they prepared to head back, a tel crisis involving Eveleen emerged. She had sent Hamilton a pendant with a cryptic message, indicating her despair over his indifference. Soon after, they received news of her suicide attempt.

Alden advised Hamilton to resolve the situation with Eveleen, especially now the he was planning to marry Natalia, to prevent future ον complications.

Hamilton agreed, deciding to make a detour to Ylandia to deal with Eveleen before returning home. Natalia, meanwhile, woke up from a restless sleep, anxious about the unfolding events.

The moment Natalia's eyes fluttered open, tears began to cascade down her cheeks.

The nanny quickly wrapped her in a warm embrace, gently patting her back.

"Ms. Jenkins, you were having a nightmare. You were crying in your sleep," she said softly.

It took a moment for Natalia to cback to reality.

She looked at the nanny, her gaze slowly detaching from the dream that had haunted her. Falling off a cliff in her dreams had not troubled her for stime.

Yet today, it had returned.

The despair and suffocation felt as if they were about to consher entirely.

"Have swater, take it easy," the nanny offered, handing her a glass.

Natalia took a sip.

"What tis it?" "It's past nine. Would you like something to eat? I can make you breakfast."

Natalia instinctively felt that Hamilton must have landed by now, and m e reached for her phone to call him.

But she was met with a message that his phone was turned off.

After a moment, she put her phone away.

"Just soatmeal will do," she said.

The nanny patted her, "Don't overthink it; it was just a nightmare." Natalia managed a smile.

Yet, for sreason, she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease.

After eating, she rested at hfor a while before heading to the hospital. Debby had accidentally hurt her back. while turning Tatiana in bed. When Natalia arrived, Debby was sitting in a chair, pale-faced. Natalia quickly had Killian carry Debby down to the emergency room. Back in the ward, she turned Tatiana over and gently massaged her. After a moment of silence, she smiled. "Mom, I have sgood news. I'm getting married." She chuckled, "To Hamilton." Tears began to fall as she spoke.

"How wonderful it would be if you could wake up to seeget married." Holding Tatiana's hand, tears streamed down her face.

Suddenly, a group of people barged into the room.

Natalia wiped her tears and stood up abruptly.

"Who are you?" "Who?" The man in the lead sneered. "You know Graham Jenkins, right?" Natalia's complexion turned pale instantly.

"He owed us half a million. Don't think his death erases that debt! Today, you either pay up, or wey make sure this woman in the bed doesn't see tomorrow!"

Natalia reached for her phone to call Killian, but before she could dial, the man snatched it from her hand. With a signal from him, his group stormed into the room.

The medical equipment was smashed to bits in an instant.

"Stop!!" Natalia's face was as white as a sheet, knowing Tatiana's life depended on that equipment! She tried to intervene but was pushed out of the way.

Then, she saw them pull Tatiana from the bed.

"Mom-" Natalia's scream reverberated through the hallway, echoing with desperation and fear.