Chapter 65
Chapter 65
The next morning. Natalia awoke to find Hamilton already out of bed.
He was standing by the window, in a sharp sult, talking on the phone, his profile cutting a distinct silhouette against the morning
light. At the sound of movement, Hamilton ended his call and turned, his gaze meeting Natalia’s.
“Ms. Jenkins, you enjoy watching me, | take it?” he teased, a yful smirk on his lips.
Natalia averted her eyes, feeling a flush creep up her cheeks.
*Why are you still here?” she asked, trying to sound nonchnt.
“| promised I''d be here to take you home from the hospital,” he said, taking a seat beside her.
Noticing her flushed cheeks, he chuckled lightly. “Ms. Jenkins, are you blushing?”
Her difort was evident, but she tried to dismiss it. “You’re mistaken.
But Hamilton, undeterred, reached out and gently pinched her cheek. “Ms. Jenkins, surely you don’t think I’m blind?”
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Natalia’s expression tightened even more, her eyes darting away.
“No,” she lied.
Hamilton released her, hisughter soft and knowing. “If you like what you see, there’s no need to hide it. I’m not stopping you.”
Natalia bit her lip, wanting to rify things, but some things just get more awkward the more you try to exin. So she swallowed
back the words she had been about to say and let Hamilton think what he wanted.
She got up and went to the bathroom to change. When she was ready, Scarlett walked in.
“You need to take care of yourself when you get home, understand? Your health is your own responsibility,” Scarlett said with a
note of concern.
Natalia nodded in agreement.
After a few more words of advice, Scarlett’s attention turned to Hamilton. “Mr. Fowler, | really think you should reconsider my
earlier suggestion. If it’s inconvenient for you to look after Natalia, she’s more than wee at my ce.”
Hamilton''s brow furrowed instantly, his demeanor darkening.
Natalia sensed his irritation and quickly stepped in front of Scarlett.
“It''s okay. I''ll just go straight home,” she assured.
She knew Scarlett meant well. The girl kept mentioning how intimidating Hamilton’s aura was,
yet now she was suddenly fearless?
Warmth spread through Nata at the thought of her friend’s concern. But the more Scarlett cared, the more Nata didn’t want
to cause her any trouble.
Scarlett herself wasn’t entirely confident in her own proposal. Over time, she hade to see that Hamilton, despite his polished
appearance, was as domineering and unreasonable as any privileged scion could be. She had intended her suggestion as a
reminder for Hamilton to take better care of Nata, but now with an irritated pout, she shot Nata a look.
Natalia shed her a sheepish smile.
“Okay, | got it. But if anythinges up, call me,” Scarlett said before turning to Hamilton and adding with a firm tone, “Mr.
Fowler, Natalia is in this condition because of your child. | hope. for the baby’s sake, you can at least treat her a little better.”
Hamilton''s eyes lifted with amusement. “Are you suggesting | haven’t been kind to her, Dr. Scarlett?”
Scarlett red at him. “Then, please treat Nata even better.”
She couldn''t help but feel a surge of protectiveness, remembering Nata braving the rain toe to the hospital. Nata had
always been the most outstanding among their group of friends. Smart and beautiful, why should she suffer at this man’s hands?
Hamilton had been attentive to Nata, visiting her at the hospital when he could, so Scarlett held back from saying more. But his
tone and attitude today, as if they were the ones being unreasonable, grated on her nerves.
Hamilton''s voice carried a clear warning as he responded to Scarlett’s challenge. “Dr. Scarlett. don’t make me remind you that
what happens between Nata and me is our business, not yours. If you’re really that bored, | wouldn’t mind finding you
something to do.”
Natalia quickly signaled to Scarlett to stop. If a few words exchanged in the heat of the moment. caused trouble for Scarlett, it
wouldn''t be worth it. Besides, Hamilton was not one to go easy. on someone who had upset him. The leniency he might have
shown due to Natalia’s recent miscarriage was probably exhausted by now.
“Scarlett, you go ahead. I''ll call you when | get home,” Nata sald, trying to defuse the situation.
Scarlett gave Natalia a look full of sympathy before huffing at Hamilton and leaving the room.
Now alone with Hamilton, Natalia broke the silence. “Scarlett is just protective of me. Please don’t mind her, Mr. Fowler.”
Hamilton’s eyes narrowed slightly, his displeasure evident. “So, you also think | haven''t been treating you well?” he inquired, his
voice low.
Natalia forced augh, her smile tinged with sadness. “You''ve been more than generous. Which benefactor personally takes
care of his mistress in the hospital? You''ve done well, Mr. Fowler.
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| can’t exactly expect you to treat me like a girlfriend or a wife. I’m well aware of my ce.”
Hamilton fixed her with a stare, his face growing even more somber. He lifted her chin with his long fingers, his gaze intense and
mocking.
“Yet, Ms. Jenkins, your expression tells a different story.”
Her face stiffened, and after a moment, she managed a wistful smile. “Would you consider treating me a little better in the future,
Mr. Fowler?”
Hamilton’s expression remained unreadable, but hisugh wasced with sarcasm. “Well, that will depend on how you perform
from now on.”
He finished speaking and released Natalia.
Natalia chuckled. “You don’t think I’ve been performing well enough?”
“There’s always room for improvement, Ms. Jenkins. Likest night, you did quite well,” Hamilton said, giving her an encouraging
pat on the shoulder. “I have faith in you.”
Natalia’s fingers tensed slightly recognition.”
as they clenched together. “Then | should thank you for your
Hamiltonughed lightly. “Ms. Jenkins, you''re too modest.”
With that, he grabbed his things and left the hospital room.
Natalia took a good while to get her emotions back in check.
After that downpour, the weather in Silkwood City had taken a chilly turn.
The morning breeze was brisk, and Natalia, still in a short-sleeved tee, shivered involuntarily.
Then, a zernded on her shoulders.
Natalia paused. The scent of dark wood and spicy cologne lingered on it, unmistakably his.
“The weather''s turned a bit cool; might want to dress warmer,” Hamilton’s voice sounded.
Natalia was silent for a moment before saying, “Okay.”
Hamilton strode ahead, his tall frame moving at a brisk pace.
Natalia struggled to keep up, and before long, she was huffing and puffing.
Hamilton’s brow furrowed sharply. Turning back to look at Natalia, he then bent to scoop her up in his arms.
Natalia’s body tensed instantly. “I can walk on my own.”
Hamilton nced down at her, but his steps didn’t falter.
Natalia wanted to protest, but the words died on her lips.
Just let it be.
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They drove out of the hospital. Instead of heading home, Hamilton steered towards a nearby mall.
Natalia frowned slightly.
Hamilton parked and said, “Walt here for a minute.”
With that, he stepped out of the car.
Natalia thought he might have some urgent business and nodded quickly.
Hamilton returned shortly, carrying an exquisitely crafted box that looked like it housed jewelry. She immediately averted her
gaze, assuming it was another gift for Eveleen. However, to her surprise, Hamilton handed the box to her when he got back into
the car.
Natalia was taken aback, but Hamilton had already started the car.
Holding the box, she was torn between opening it and leaving it be. After a long moment, she ventured, “Is this for me?”