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."

out

Hamilton. Do

left speechless,

Holzer? Don't forget, I'm the one who lived with her for three years." Ryan was somewhat aware of the

three years was more like Natalia accommodating him for three

with

on treating

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

only scoff, his eyes brimming with

be waiting for the day you get

left, Hamilton

Natalia probably wouldn't come

was doomed

slowly, Hamilton took his time. On Christmas Eve, most families were gathered together, so

His phone kept ringing.

him, but

just pulled over to the side of

had never felt

someone had brutally scooped out

couldn't resist and dialed Natalia's number, only to be reminded by the mechanical voice on the other end that he was still

of irritation

did have a work phone, but he

wouldn't

WhatsApp, considering sending

long string of unread messages, he felt it was probably

he sent one

I'll let all this slide.] [Think about it. What haven't I provided

Eveleen you're worried about, I'll limit my contact with her. Let's make up,

sent,

not friends with the recipient. Please

almost threw his

the phone aside, he closed

admit, letting Natalia go was

of control, starting the

close, regardless of her crying, pleading, or

rose from deep within, urging him to take what

she wanted it,

part of his mind told him that wouldn't

fist on the steering wheel, the horn blaring

start the car

Natalia,

Eveleen tried

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

he could reply, a call came in.

with

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