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.

was silent until they pulled up to the apartment complex,

"I have to go."

perceptive one, parked the

Natalia and Hamilton

the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again

the past. I promise it

it, Hamilton. 'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to me about promises. I

second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch me again, what can you really do? Nothing,

no more of that disgusting

piece,

to talk anymore. There was

felt like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will

bitterly. "Which part of me looks like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm serious about

I don't want

"Do you even like

frowned deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

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

me, and I will do it just as long as

violently, his grip on her wrist like

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

something might truly

were to really put his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't

himself to be

she had the gall to accuse him of such

that she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared,

we just make up?"

respond, sinking into the seat with a tranquility that

forced her to meet his gaze, and that's when he noticed the anguish in her

a pang in his

been all smiles with Ronin, so why

only made him cling

giving up over the past few

from her and

the thought

the end, he had to face it-he couldn't

pulled her into

warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated on her

Believe me, I can make

they'd throw the

was rough with a tinge of

the man before her must

fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing a flush