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.

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

"I have to go."

the car and left

was just Natalia and Hamilton alone in

grabbed her

I promise

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

If she dares to touch me again, what can you really

please, no more

piece, she leaned

didn't want to talk anymore. There was nothing left

spoke again. "I will take care

of me looks like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm serious about leaving

don't want you to

curiously. "Do

deeply but didn't

Natalia exhaled softly.

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? That's all this is about." Hamilton's frown deepened as he watched her, neither agreeing

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

his grip on her wrist

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

something might truly happen to

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

he couldn't bring himself to be that

she had the gall to accuse him of

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

do this anymore, Natalia. Can't we just make up?"

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

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

a pang in his

had been all smiles with Ronin, so

her distress only made him cling

up over the past few days, trying to let go,

move on from her and

time the thought surfaced, his heart ached

end, he had to face it-he

pulled her

warmed her neck, his dark gaze fixated on her

I can

really think they'd throw the

was rough with a tinge

attention, realizing that the man

bringing a flush of red to the