Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 170

Chapter 169

Hamilton had been loitering outside until Ryan left.

Ryan didn't stay long, just long enough to grab a bite and have a cup of tea.

He had wanted to stay longer.

Just that evening, he'd made it official with Natalia, and the reality of it hadn't quite sunk in yet.

Only when he was with her did he feel truly grounded.

But this was Scarlett's house, and as a man, he felt somewhat out of place.

Natalia had intended to drive Ryan back to his hotel.

But Ryan had declined.

Hamilton was still around, just standing downstairs. If Natalia went to see Ryan off, it would inevitably mean another encounter with Hamilton.

Previously, Ryan might not have had a say.

But now, Natalia was his girlfriend, fair and square.

He naturally didn't want his girlfriend hassled by another man.

"I'll call you when I get to the hotel."

"Alright."

As Ryan descended the stairs, he saw Hamilton, standing still as a statue, a thin layer of snow dusting his shoulders.

Upon seeing Ryan emerge, Hamilton let out a scornful chuckle.

"How does it feel, Mr. Holzer, to be used as a human shield?"

Ryan's eyes sparkled with a pleasant warmth.

"Mr. Fowler, jealousy is an unattractive trait."

Hamilton snorted and bent his head to light a cigarette.

"Want one?"

Ryan shook his head.

"I don't smoke, and Natalia doesn't like the smell of it."

Hamilton scoffed, "Really? She never complained about my smoking when we were together."

let out

mean liking, Hamilton. Do you even know what

was left speechless, his

do you think you know, Mr. Holzer? Don't forget, I'm the one who lived with her for

years was more like Natalia

didn't want to linger on that with Hamilton. What use was there in

on treating

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

could only scoff, his eyes brimming with

for the day you get

Hamilton too

probably wouldn't

he was doomed not to see

On Christmas Eve, most families were gathered

His phone kept ringing.

calling him, but

to the side of the road, watching the gently falling snowflakes

never felt

someone had brutally scooped out

Natalia's number, only to be reminded by the mechanical voice on the other

irritation

phone, but

she wouldn't

considering sending Natalia a

the long string of unread messages, he felt it was probably

he sent one

enough is enough. End this tantrum, break up with him, and I'll let all this slide.] [Think about it. What

Eveleen you're worried about, I'll limit

message was sent, he saw a red exclamation

the recipient. Please send a

almost

the phone aside, he closed

Natalia go was the biggest mistake

of control, starting the

close, regardless of her crying, pleading, or

primal rage rose from deep within, urging him to take what he wanted without regard

she wanted

rational part of his mind told him that wouldn't work, that it would only push her further

frustration, Hamilton slammed his fist on the steering wheel, the horn blaring into

about to start the car when

it was Natalia,

tried

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

he could reply, a call came in. It was

with

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