Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart (Natalia and Hamilton) novel Chapter 108

Eveleen stared at Natalia, her eyes wide with disbelief. She just couldn't buy it. There was no way the thing between Natalia and Hamilton was just a transaction. Even if it had been in the past, it couldn't be now.

Hamilton was taking more and more notice of Natalia, to the point where Eveleen felt she was being overshadowed. Otherwise, why would Hamilton have declared his bachelor status on social media? Why would Hamilton not punish Natalia even after she poured coffee on her?

Transactional? No way Eveleen was going to believe that!

And all those past moments between Natalia and Hamilton, which others might not be privy to, Eveleen knew all too well.

Even if it was only a transaction to Hamilton, it was clear as day that Natalia had other plans for Hamilton!

Eveleen glared at her through gritted teeth. "Do you really think I'm going to buy that story? Natalia, you better wake up from that fairy tale dream of going from rags to riches!"

Natalia let out a laugh. "Ms. Schafer, you're about to be engaged; why bother with this talk? Isn't it a little beneath you?"

With another chuckle, she added, "I wish you a lifetime of happiness till death do you part, okay?"

After delivering her parting shot, Natalia turned on her heel and headed out.

Once outside, she paused, a wave of uncertainty washing over her.

Did she really not care? How could she possibly not? This was the man she had been with for three years, the man she had secretly held dear for who knows how long. How could she truly be indifferent?

All her claims of indifference were nothing but self-deception. But with Hamilton getting engaged and getting married, what could she do? She didn't even have the right to question it.

Natalia sniffed back her emotions and pulled her thoughts together as she walked into the nearby coffee shop.

Alden spotted her and waved excitedly, but his brow furrowed as soon as he saw her face.

"Ms. Jenkins, what's wrong?" he asked.

Natalia's smile was forced. "Nothing."

After a brief pause, she got straight to the point. "Alden, I need a favor."

Alden looked at her, concerned. "Ms. Jenkins, just say it. If I can help, I will."

Natalia hesitated, then said, "I want you to look into whether Eveleen has been in cahoots with that fan who pushed me, or to put it bluntly, whether Eveleen bought off that family member!"

Alden was taken aback. "You think your miscarriage is linked to Eveleen?"

Natalia pressed her lips together. "I'm not sure, but I can't ignore even the slightest possibility. Alden, I can't let my child's death be in vain."

Alden's frown deepened. "What about Hamilton? What did he say?"

Natalia's smile was sad. "He said he'd look into it too."

With just that statement, Alden understood. It looked like his brother was siding with Eveleen on this matter again. That was why Ms. Jenkins had come to him.

He nodded. "Okay, Ms. Jenkins, don't worry. I'll find out for you."

Natalia managed a weak smile. "Thanks."

Alden grinned. "Ms. Jenkins, no need for formalities. Don't forget, I still hope you'll be my sister-in-law one day."

At his words, Natalia's smile froze for a moment.

Alden noticed the change in her expression and asked, "Ms. Jenkins, did you and my brother have another argument? Over this?"

Natalia forced a laugh, "No, hasn't he been doing well lately?"

Surrounded by beauties day in and day out.

Alden's eyebrows immediately drew together in a frown.

Well?

In the past few days, Hamilton hadn't cracked a single smile. Even when they went out, his gloom cast a shadow over the whole group. They were almost driven mad by his moodiness.