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 a

mean liking, Hamilton. Do you even know

speechless, his face

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

for three years was

on that with Hamilton. What use

on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

only scoff, his eyes brimming

waiting for the day you get

Hamilton

probably wouldn't

doomed not to see

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

His phone kept ringing.

were calling him,

pulled over to the side of the road,

had never

if someone had brutally scooped out something

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

of irritation welled up

have a work phone, but he didn't

wouldn't

WhatsApp, considering sending Natalia

unread

he sent one

him, and I'll let all this

limit

last message was sent, he saw a red

are not friends with the recipient.

almost threw his

tossing the phone aside, he closed his

letting Natalia go was the biggest mistake of

control, starting the moment he agreed to let

regardless of her crying, pleading, or threatening her

to take what

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

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

fist on the steering wheel,

the car when his phone

hoped it was Natalia,

Eveleen tried

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

he could reply, a call

answered with a

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