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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wasn’t even allowed

her. “Hamilton, have you

response was evasive.

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

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

so petty. Their relationship

her cheek briefly before he

go home.” He turned and

plans

back at her. “Need me

an answer, he scooped Natalia up. She

grip. “Natalia, if you don’t want to get hurt, stop moving!”

knew she couldn’t outfight this

her situation, Scarlett could only say, “Pity. I was about to share something with you. Never

and the

glower was

were somewhat congested. Couples hand in hand lined

with Eveleen’s personalized ringtone.

are you? Everyone’s waiting.”

responded, “Not

ended the call.

“Sorry for ruining

at her. “It’s mutual. Didn’t

him a glance and fell silent.

Chapter 109

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

for the door. Hamilton, however,

“No rush

pulled Natalia onto his lap.

intimate since that day. Hamilton had been in a

Yet, time and again, he found himself affected by

his hand slipping under

“Not now!”

say you’d hand yourself to

laugh, wrapped her arms

rocked for nearly an hour before coming

upstairs. Her phone was buzzing

clearly annoyed, picked it up and glanced at it.

texts from

out a scoff. “Your friend sure has a lot

as Scarlett’s call came through.