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 the freedom to

man before her. “Hamilton, have you ever trusted

was evasive.

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

in Hamilton’s chest. When

petty. Their relationship had been strained enough

traced her cheek briefly

go home.” He turned and strode towards the

put. I’ve got plans with Scarlett

her. “Need me to carry you?”

for an answer, he scooped

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

outfight this man, and struggling would

say, “Pity. I was about to share something with you.

and the cabin fell silent.

was

streets were somewhat congested. Couples hand in hand

Eveleen’s personalized ringtone.

where are you? Everyone’s waiting.”

responded,

ended the

lips twitched. “Sorry for ruining your date.”

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

glance and fell silent.

Chapter 109

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

the door. Hamilton, however, suddenly locked the

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

he pulled Natalia onto his

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

he was indifferent. Yet, time and again, he found himself affected by this woman. Now, he felt

fiercely, his hand slipping under

resisted. “Not now!”

“Didn’t you say you’d hand yourself to me whenever I want you? Why the

bitter laugh, wrapped her

for nearly an hour

could barely lift her arms as Hamilton carried her upstairs. Her phone

annoyed, picked it up

from

sure has a lot of

lips, silent, as Scarlett’s call