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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allowed the freedom to make

her. “Hamilton,

was

matter if he trusted her? Anyone would have misread the scene earlier. Natalia was attractive, and Elliott was a catch. Especially

a fire in Hamilton’s chest. When was the last time

he didn’t want to argue with her over something so petty. Their

traced her cheek briefly before

go home.” He turned and strode towards the

put. I’ve got plans with Scarlett

at her. “Need me to

scooped Natalia up.

his grip. “Natalia, if you don’t

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

in the car, she called Scarlett and explained. Knowing her situation, Scarlett could only say, “Pity. I was about

grunted in response, and

glower was still apparent.

out the window. The festive streets were somewhat congested. Couples hand

Eveleen’s personalized

where are you?

bluntly responded, “Not

ended the call.

for ruining your date.”

mutual. Didn’t I

glance and fell

Chapter 109

traffic jam, Hamilton floored it. Soon, the car pulled

Hamilton, however, suddenly

tie. “No rush

he pulled Natalia

that day. Hamilton had been in a foul mood, haunted by Natalia’s stubborn tears.

by this woman. Now, he felt like he was holding back a raging

hand slipping under her blouse.

“Not now!”

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

with a bitter laugh, wrapped her arms around his

an hour before coming to a stop.

Hamilton carried her upstairs. Her

up and

texts from

out a scoff. “Your friend sure has a lot

lips, silent, as Scarlett’s