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

Hamilton. Do

speechless, his

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 dynamics between Natalia and

for three years was

to linger on that with Hamilton. What use was there in

to focus on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

scoff, his eyes brimming with

be waiting for the

left, Hamilton

Natalia probably

was doomed not

time. On Christmas Eve, most families were

His phone kept ringing.

him,

pulled over to the side of the road, watching

had never

someone had brutally scooped out something important

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

of irritation

a work phone, but he didn't

she wouldn't answer

WhatsApp, considering

the long string of unread messages, he felt it was

he sent

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 I treated

limit

sent, he saw

with the recipient. Please send

he almost

aside,

Natalia go was the biggest mistake of his

since then had spiraled out of control, starting the

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

urging him to take what he wanted without regard for

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

mind told him that wouldn't work, that

his fist on the steering wheel, the horn

his temples, he was about to start the car when his

Natalia, but it was from

tried to

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

could reply, a call came

with

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