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

the man before her. “Hamilton, have you ever

response was

earlier. Natalia was attractive, and Elliott was a catch. Especially

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

her over something so petty. Their relationship had been strained

traced her cheek briefly before he withdrew his hand.

go home.” He turned and strode towards

I’ve got plans with Scarlett

back at her. “Need

for an answer, he scooped Natalia up. She instinctively

Hamilton tightened his grip. “Natalia, if you don’t want to

outfight

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

grunted in response, and the cabin

was still apparent.

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

personalized

you? Everyone’s

responded, “Not

ended the call.

lips twitched. “Sorry for ruining your date.”

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

shot him a glance and fell

Chapter 109

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

door. Hamilton, however,

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

Natalia

Hamilton had been in a foul mood, haunted

himself affected by this woman. Now, he felt

kissed her fiercely, his hand slipping

resisted. “Not now!”

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

with a bitter laugh, wrapped her arms around

hour before coming to a

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

picked it up

texts from Scarlett.

sure has a lot of free

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