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.

up to the apartment complex,

"I have to go."

ever the perceptive one, parked the

just Natalia and

for the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist

about the past. I promise

'Sorry' is the cheapest word in the world,

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

more of that disgusting

her piece, she

want to talk anymore.

like an eternity before he spoke again. "I will take care of Eveleen. Natalia, you've made your point. Let's just

I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm serious about leaving

want you to

eyed him curiously. "Do

frowned deeply

Natalia exhaled softly.

the idea of a woman leaving you

and I will do it just as

grip

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

feared something might

to really put his foot down, Natalia's schemes wouldn't stand a chance against

bring himself to be that

now, she had the gall to

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

Can't we just make

a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not even glancing his

her to meet his gaze,

was a pang

Ronin, so why was she in such pain with

distress only

considered giving up over the past few days, trying

on from

thought surfaced, his heart ached

the end, he had to face it-he

her into

his dark gaze fixated

Believe me, I can make sure any

the

with a tinge

the man before her

frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners of