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

"I have to go."

one, parked the car and left without

and Hamilton alone

reached for the door, but Hamilton grabbed her wrist again and locked

the past. I promise it won't happen

cheapest word in the world, and don't talk to

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

more of

piece, she

anymore. There was nothing left

her wrist tightly, silent 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

I don't want you to

"Do you

deeply but

Natalia exhaled softly.

you're just not willing to let go because you 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

I will do it just as long as

violently, his grip

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

feared something might

were to really put his foot

couldn't bring himself

she had the gall to accuse him of

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

Natalia. Can't we just make up?" Hamilton's fingers tenderly

tranquility

his gaze, and that's when he noticed

was a pang in his

had been all smiles with Ronin, so why was she in such

only

had considered giving up over the past

on from

each time the thought surfaced, his heart

end, he had to face

her into

his dark gaze fixated

I can make sure

throw the

voice was rough with a

attention, realizing that the

fiercely but couldn't break free, her frustration bringing a flush of red to the corners