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, where Natalia felt

"I have to go."

one, parked the

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone

grabbed her

the past. I promise it

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the

second? Or lock her up? If she dares to touch

no more of that

her piece, she

to talk anymore. There

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

"Which part of me looks like I'm

don't want you to

eyed him curiously. "Do you even like

deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

always had everything your way, and the idea of a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't it? That's

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

temples throbbed violently, his grip on her

how you see me? 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?

feared something might truly

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

couldn't bring himself to

she had the gall to accuse him of

Hamilton cared, even if it was just a fraction of how much he

we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly traced her

seat with a tranquility that belied the

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

was a pang

smiles with Ronin, so why was she

distress only made him cling

considered giving up over the past few days, trying to

on from her and

each time the thought surfaced,

to face it-he couldn't let

her

warmed her neck, his dark gaze

me, I can make sure any company

really think they'd throw the company under the

was rough with a tinge of

realizing that the

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