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.

until they pulled up to the apartment complex, where Natalia felt a

"I have to go."

one, parked the car and left without a

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone

the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and

the past. I promise it won't

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to

you watch her every second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me

no more

saying her piece, she

didn't want to talk anymore.

eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen.

looks like I'm playing

want

him curiously. "Do you even

deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

want. You've always had everything your way, and the idea of a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't it? That's all this is about." Hamilton's frown deepened as he watched her, neither agreeing nor denying her accusation. Even he couldn't tell if it was just

satisfied? Tell me, and I will do it just as long as you

temples throbbed violently, his grip on

Fine, I'll admit I'm not willing to give up, but I've never been this desperate over anyone before. Why do you think you can just walk away? Because you're relying on me actually caring about you?" Because he cared, he let

something might truly happen to

his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't stand a chance against him,

himself to be that

now, she had the gall

was able to walk away because Hamilton cared, even if

Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly

respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within,

forced her to meet his gaze, and that's

was a pang

had been all smiles with Ronin, so

distress only made him cling

giving up over the past few days, trying to let

on from her

each time the thought surfaced, his

he had to face it-he couldn't

her into

breath warmed her neck, his dark

you dare sign with Ronin, Natalia. Believe me, I can make sure

the company under the bus just

rough with

realizing that the man before her

fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing a flush of red to the