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

the man before her. “Hamilton, have you ever

was

earlier. Natalia was attractive, and Elliott was a

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

so petty. Their relationship had been strained

cheek briefly before

and strode

I’ve got plans with Scarlett

her. “Need me to

waiting for an answer, he scooped

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

her struggle. She knew she couldn’t outfight this man,

and explained. Knowing her situation, Scarlett could only say, “Pity. I was about to share

in response, and the cabin fell

was still

The festive streets were somewhat congested. Couples hand in hand lined the sidewalks.

Eveleen’s personalized

are you? Everyone’s

responded,

ended the call.

lips twitched. “Sorry for ruining your

her. “It’s mutual. Didn’t I interrupt your date,

a glance and

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

reached for the door. Hamilton, however, suddenly locked

tie. “No rush

Natalia onto

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

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

kissed her fiercely, his hand slipping

resisted. “Not now!”

to me whenever I

a bitter laugh, wrapped

hour before coming to

lift her arms as Hamilton carried her upstairs. Her phone was

it up and

texts from

friend sure has a lot

lips, silent, as Scarlett’s call came