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

liking, Hamilton. Do you even know what

speechless, his face

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

was more like Natalia

with Hamilton. What

focus on treating

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

scoff, his

Holzer, I'll be waiting for the day

left, Hamilton too

that Natalia probably wouldn't come down

was doomed

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

His phone kept ringing.

were calling him, but he didn't

to the side of the

had never felt so

was as if someone had brutally scooped out something

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

she wouldn't

WhatsApp, considering

long string of unread messages, he felt it was probably

he sent

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

about, I'll limit my contact

the last message was sent, he

not friends with the recipient. Please send a

was so angry he almost threw his

the phone aside, he closed

go was the

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

regardless of her crying, pleading, or threatening

from deep within, urging him to take what he

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

told him that wouldn't

frustration, Hamilton slammed his fist on the steering wheel, the horn

to start the car when his phone buzzed

hoped it was Natalia, but it

Eveleen tried to

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

he could reply, a call came

answered with a

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