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

at the man before her. “Hamilton, have

response was evasive.

have misread the scene earlier. Natalia was attractive, and Elliott was a catch. Especially since they were seen laughing

chest. When was the last time

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

traced her cheek briefly before

and

stayed put. I’ve got plans

back at her. “Need

he scooped Natalia

you don’t want to

couldn’t outfight this man, and struggling would only

Knowing her situation, Scarlett could only say, “Pity. I was

response, and the cabin fell silent.

was still

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

with Eveleen’s personalized ringtone. He frowned slightly before

you? Everyone’s

responded, “Not

the call.

“Sorry for ruining

“It’s mutual. Didn’t

him a glance and fell

Chapter 109

Soon, the car pulled up to the

for the door. Hamilton, however, suddenly locked the car,

his tie. “No rush to get

pulled Natalia

had been in a foul mood, haunted

again, he found himself affected by this woman. Now, he felt like

fiercely, his hand slipping under her blouse.

“Not

laughed softly. “Didn’t you say you’d hand yourself to

then, with a bitter laugh, wrapped her arms around his neck.

nearly an hour before coming to a stop.

upstairs. Her phone was buzzing nonstop like a bee on a

up and glanced

from

scoff. “Your friend sure has

as Scarlett’s