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

Do you

left speechless,

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

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

linger on that with Hamilton.

to focus on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

only scoff, his eyes brimming

be waiting for the day you get kicked to the

Ryan left, Hamilton too drove

probably

he was doomed

most families were gathered

His phone kept ringing.

calling him, but he

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

had never felt so

as if someone had brutally scooped out something important from his

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

of irritation welled up

phone,

she wouldn't answer

considering sending Natalia

seeing the long string of unread messages, he felt it

he sent one

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

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

moment the last message was sent,

the recipient. Please send a

so angry he almost

aside,

go was the biggest

out of control,

of her crying,

within, urging him to take what he

whether she wanted it, he'd

that wouldn't

his fist on the steering wheel, the horn blaring into the

start the car when his phone

Natalia, but

tried

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

a call came in. It was

with

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