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 a

mean liking, Hamilton. Do you even know

was left speechless, his face

a forced bravado, he retorted, "And do you think you know, Mr. Holzer? Don't forget, I'm the one who lived with her for three years." Ryan was somewhat aware of the

years was more like Natalia

on that with Hamilton. What

on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

only scoff, his eyes brimming

the day you get

Ryan left, Hamilton too drove

Natalia probably wouldn't come down

was doomed not to

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

His phone kept ringing.

were calling him, but he

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

never felt so

if someone had brutally scooped out something important from his

resist and dialed Natalia's number, only to be reminded by the

of irritation

have a work phone,

wouldn't

opened WhatsApp, considering sending Natalia

unread messages, he

sent one

enough is enough. End this tantrum, break up with him, and I'll let all this slide.] [Think about it. What haven't I provided for you? Haven't

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

last message was sent, he

the recipient. Please send a friend request

almost threw his phone out

aside, he closed

had to admit, letting Natalia go was the

spiraled out of control, starting the moment he agreed to let

kept her close, regardless of her crying, pleading, or threatening her

within, urging him to take what he wanted without regard for

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

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

the steering wheel, the horn

the car when his phone buzzed with a

it was Natalia,

Eveleen tried

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

call

answered with a

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