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 you even know what she

left speechless,

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

say they lived together for three years was more like Natalia accommodating

didn't want to linger on that with Hamilton. What

on

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

only scoff, his eyes brimming

waiting for the day you get

Hamilton

knew that Natalia probably wouldn't

was doomed not

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

His phone kept ringing.

him, but he didn't

just pulled over to the side of the road, watching the gently falling snowflakes

had never felt

was as if someone had brutally scooped out something important from his

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

surge of irritation

a work phone,

wouldn't answer

opened WhatsApp, considering sending Natalia a

string of unread

he sent

I'll let all this slide.] [Think about it. What

about, I'll limit my

last message was sent, he saw a red exclamation

with the recipient.

was so angry he almost threw his phone

the phone aside, he closed his

had to admit, letting Natalia go was the biggest mistake of his

had spiraled out of control, starting the moment he agreed

should have kept her close, regardless of

within, urging him to take what he wanted without

or whether she wanted it, he'd simply seize her, keep

his mind told him that

on the steering wheel,

was about to start the car when his phone buzzed with a

Natalia, but

tried to kill

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

call came in.

answered with a

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