Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 109

Elliott felt a twinge of embarrassment. He had just finished asking Natalia out when Hamilton showed up. It was a bit like being caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

But he had been interested in Natalia for a while, and Hamilton must have seen it coming. He never made a move until now, knowing that Hamilton’s engagement was looming. That was when Elliott found the courage to speak up.

But judging by Hamilton’s demeanor now, it seemed that even with the engagement, he wasn’t going to let go of Natalia easily. Elliott felt a tinge of regret but managed a resigned chuckle.

He was no match for Hamilton.

“Hamilton’s here? I guess I’ll be taking off then.”

With that, he got to his feet.

Hamilton’s gaze swept over him and settled on Natalia. “Mr. Lehner is leaving, Ms. Jenkins. Aren’t you going to say anything?”

Natalia’s lips were tightly drawn, and after a moment, she turned to Elliott and said, “Goodbye, Mr. Lehner.”

Elliott nodded, looked at Hamilton, and said, “Catch you later, Hamilton.”

Hamilton said nothing, and Elliott left somewhat sheepishly.

Natalia looked up to meet his gaze. “My run–in with Mr. Lehner was purely coincidental.”

Hamilton chuckled dryly. “Quite a fucking coincidence!”

Natalia forced a laugh, lifting her gaze, her eyes devoid of any superfluous emotion. “Yeah, it’s quite a coincidence. Just like bumping into you here, right?”

Hamilton’s eyes darkened as he stared at the woman before him.

Natalia’s defensiveness was too obvious to ignore. It wasn’t just today. Ever since their argument over the miscarriage, she had been acting this way. And today, it was especially noticeable.

“Natalia, don’t sulk over such a trivial matter!”

Natalia let out a bitter laugh. A trivial matter? Maybe to him, everything was just a triviality.

Her eyes fell. “No, Mr. Fowler, you’re overthinking it. I just wanted some peace and quiet.”

Hamilton scoffed, his fingers casually stroking her face. “Peace and quiet with Elliott? What’s next, a roll in the hay to cap it off?”

There was a cold mockery in his eyes as he spoke.

Natalia found it laughable. He could parade around with Eveleen in public as a couple without a

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while she wasn’t even allowed the freedom to make friends.

looked up at the man before her. “Hamilton,

response was evasive.

would have misread the scene earlier. Natalia was attractive,

of Natalia’s laughter with Elliott ignited a fire in Hamilton’s chest. When was the

her over something so petty. Their relationship had been strained enough these past

long fingers traced her cheek briefly

home.” He turned and strode

I’ve got plans with Scarlett for shopping.”

at her. “Need me to carry

for an answer, he scooped Natalia

you don’t want to get hurt, stop moving!”

knew she couldn’t outfight this man, and struggling would only

explained. Knowing her situation, Scarlett could only say, “Pity. I was about to share something with you. Never mind, I’ll WhatsApp

in response, and the cabin fell silent.

glower was still apparent.

turned her gaze out the window. The festive streets were somewhat

suddenly rang with Eveleen’s personalized ringtone. He frowned slightly

you?

bluntly responded, “Not coming.”

the call.

lips twitched. “Sorry for ruining your

“It’s mutual. Didn’t I interrupt

glance and

Chapter 109

jam, Hamilton floored it. Soon, the car pulled up to

the door. Hamilton, however, suddenly locked

his tie. “No

Natalia onto his lap.

hadn’t been intimate since that day. Hamilton had been in a foul

he found himself affected by this

hand slipping

resisted. “Not now!”

you say you’d hand yourself to me whenever I want you? Why

with a bitter laugh, wrapped her

nearly an hour

Hamilton carried her upstairs. Her phone was buzzing

it up

texts from

let out a scoff. “Your friend sure has a

pursed her lips, silent, as Scarlett’s call