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

"I have to go."

parked the car and left

Natalia and Hamilton alone in

but Hamilton grabbed her wrist

about the past. I promise

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

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

no more

saying her piece, she

want to talk anymore. There

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

looks like I'm playing games with you, Hamilton? I'm

want you

"Do

deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

a woman leaving you makes you furious, doesn't it?

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

his grip on her

this really 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? Because you're relying on me actually caring about you?" Because he cared, he

something might truly happen

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

he couldn't bring himself to be that

gall to accuse him of such

she was able to walk away because Hamilton cared,

just make

with a tranquility that belied the turmoil within, not

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

pang in his

smiles with Ronin, so

distress only

had considered giving up over the past few days, trying

move on from her and free

thought surfaced, his heart ached

he had to face

her

neck, his

can make sure any company you

throw the company under

was rough with a tinge of drunken

realizing that the

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