Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart (Natalia and Hamilton) novel Chapter 307

Natalia's face turned ashen.

Instinctively, she wanted to protect her belly.

Then, suddenly thinking better of it, she stiffened, stopping herself and grabbed the nearby table for support instead.

Seeing this, Ryan quickly rose to help Natalia but was beaten to it by Killian.

With Killian's support, Natalia's complexion improved slightly.

Ryan asked in a low voice, "Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself anywhere?"

Natalia, still a bit shaken, shook her head.

Ryan's gaze drifted to Natalia's abdomen.

Natalia shifted slightly, avoiding his look.

"Ryan, I'm really fine."

The kid was fast but luckily, not very strong.

Seeing she was indeed okay, Ryan finally nodded.

Killian then took the child aside.

Aware of the trouble he caused, the child burst into tears when Killian picked him up.

Soon after, the child's mother rushed over in a hurry.

"What are you doing? Picking on my child?"

Killian's stern expression was a bit intimidating.

"Ma'am, do you realize this is a public place? Could you please keep an eye on your child? What if someone got hurt?"

The woman's face soured at his words.

"This is a public place, so he can run around if he wants. It's just a bump; it doesn't hurt. It's not like this is your restaurant!"

Killian was about to retort, but a look from Natalia stopped him.

He moved to support Natalia, but she insisted on standing on her own.

In a crowded restaurant, a bump from a child wasn't usually a big deal.

Without further ado, she and Killian left the scene.

Once outside, Natalia said, "Keep an eye on that woman and her child, see if they contact anyone. Then, get in touch with Mr. Spiegel to check the restaurant's security footage, see if the child was just running around or if it was intentional."

Killian nodded quickly in agreement.

Ryan, frowning, eventually asked, "You think it was on purpose?"

Natalia shook her head.

"Just being cautious. It's common for kids to run around in restaurants, but I can't take any risks now."

Ryan looked at her with concern.

What woman should have to be this vigilant during pregnancy?

She should be carefree.

But now, she was constantly on guard.

Ryan sighed, "Are you sure you're okay? Should I get a doctor?"

Natalia shook her head.

"I'm really fine."

She felt no discomfort now, just a lingering fear from the near fall.

Ryan nodded, "If you feel anything off, let me know."

Meanwhile, outside in a car, Delilah and Mrs. Powell were observing Natalia.

Mrs. Powell frowned, "She doesn't look pregnant. Are you sure you're not overthinking this?"

Delilah wasn't sure.

Recently, Natalia had been cautious, always wearing flat shoes and minimal makeup. Even at high-profile events, she hardly dolled up. Once, when someone nearly bumped into her, Ryan instinctively protected her belly.

It was a brief moment, but Delilah noticed.

Delilah wondered if she was being overly suspicious, suspecting Natalia might be pregnant.

Hence, she arranged for a child to bump into Natalia as a test tonight.

But now, it seemed she might have been wrong.

"Any pregnant woman would instinctively protect her belly in such situations. Did you see her do that?"