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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even allowed the freedom to

her. “Hamilton, have

was

trusted her? Anyone would have misread the scene earlier. Natalia was attractive,

fire in Hamilton’s chest. When was the last time she had laughed

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

traced her cheek briefly before he withdrew his

go home.” He turned and strode

I’ve got plans with Scarlett

glanced back at her. “Need me to carry

he scooped

grip. “Natalia, if you don’t want to get hurt, stop

couldn’t outfight this man, and struggling would only cause her

car, she called Scarlett and explained. Knowing her situation, Scarlett could only say, “Pity. I was about to share something with

in response, and the cabin fell

glower was still apparent.

her gaze out the window. The festive streets were somewhat congested. Couples

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

where are you? Everyone’s waiting.”

bluntly responded, “Not coming.”

the

for

scoffed at her. “It’s mutual. Didn’t I interrupt

shot him a glance

Chapter 109

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

Hamilton,

loosened his tie. “No rush to get out.”

pulled Natalia

been in a foul mood,

had thought he was indifferent. Yet, time and again, he found himself affected by this woman. Now, he felt

kissed her fiercely, his hand slipping under

“Not

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

then, with a bitter laugh, wrapped

rocked for nearly an hour before coming to a stop.

could barely lift her arms as Hamilton carried her upstairs. Her phone was buzzing nonstop like a

it up

texts from

sure has a

her lips, silent, as Scarlett’s call came through.