Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 148

Natalia didn't really know Ronin all that well, b

ut even with her limited knowledge, she was certain of one thing: Ronin was a safer bet than Hamilton right now.

And, frankly, she hadn't intended for Ronin to escort her home in the first place.

He had been drinking, for heaven's sake. He couldn't even drive, let alone take her home safely!

She had planned to hail a cab after stepping out anyway.

But trying to explain that to Hamilton? It seemed pointless.

Their relationship, if you could call it that, was so strained that explanations felt redundant.

She chuckled dryly. "What kind of guy is he? At worst, like you said, Mr. Fowler, he's just trying to sleep with me."

"You know he's after you, and yet you're okay with him taking you home?" Hamilton gritted his teeth.

Natalia met his gaze head-on.

"Aren't you the same, Hamilton? How much better are you than anyone else?"

With a sardonic smile, she added, "Actually, that's not right. You're leagues behind Ronin. At the very least, he's not a fair-weather friend always looking to stab me in the back. You know, Hamilton, every time I think about how you knew Eveleen was out to get me but still shielded her, it feels like I'm being torn apart. It hurts like hell."

Hamilton's face turned an array of stormy shades.

He gripped Natalia's wrist tightly, at a loss for words.

The elevator dinged open, and he pulled her out with him.

Natalia tried to break free but couldn't, drawing the attention of everyone around them.

Fed up, Hamilton simply scooped her up and shoved her into the car.

Alden had been waiting in the car.

He was a tad surprised to see Hamilton carrying Natalia, but mostly, he seemed pleased.

"Bro, Ms. Jenkins, where to?"

"Back to the apartment." Hamilton meant the apartment they used to share.

"Lotus Estates."

Natalia had named Scarlett's place.

Without further questions, Alden started the car.

they pulled up to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a sharp throb at

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the car

Natalia and

for the door, but Hamilton grabbed her

I promise it won't

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and

If she dares to touch me

please, no more of

saying her piece, she

want to talk anymore. There was nothing left

felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I

me looks like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton?

I don't want

eyed him curiously. "Do you even

deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

be honest, you're just not willing to let go because you can't stand the thought of not having what you want. You've always had everything your way, and the idea of a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't it?

and I will do it just as long as you promise to

throbbed violently, his grip

been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk away?

something might truly happen to

truth, if he were to really put his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't stand

himself to

the gall to accuse

knowing full well that she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if it was just

make up?" Hamilton's fingers

sinking into the seat with a tranquility that belied the

his gaze,

pang in his

so why was she in such pain

distress only made him

the past few days,

from her and free

thought surfaced, his heart ached

the end, he had to

pulled her into his

her neck, his

I can make

they'd throw the company

voice was rough with

to attention, realizing that the man before

frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners of her