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

looked up at the man before her. “Hamilton, have

response was

would have misread the scene earlier. Natalia was attractive, and Elliott was a catch. Especially

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

he didn’t want to argue with her over something so petty. Their relationship had been strained enough these past few

cheek briefly before he

He turned and strode towards the

plans

“Need me to carry you?”

waiting for an answer, he scooped Natalia

his grip. “Natalia, if you don’t

her struggle. She knew she couldn’t outfight this man, and struggling would only cause her more

and 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

was

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

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

you? Everyone’s

bluntly responded, “Not coming.”

the call.

“Sorry for ruining your date.”

Didn’t I interrupt your date,

him a glance

Chapter 109

Soon, the car pulled up to the

door. Hamilton, however,

his tie. “No rush to

Natalia onto his

Hamilton had been in a foul

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

his hand slipping under her blouse.

“Not

to me whenever I

stiffened, then, with a bitter laugh, wrapped

for nearly an hour before coming

her arms as Hamilton carried her upstairs. Her phone was buzzing nonstop like a bee

it up and glanced at it.

texts from Scarlett.

scoff. “Your friend sure has a lot of free time

lips, silent, as Scarlett’s