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

Hamilton. Do you even

was left speechless,

I'm the one who lived with her for three years." Ryan

years was more like Natalia

that with Hamilton. What use was there in arguing

to focus on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

scoff, his eyes brimming

Holzer, I'll be waiting for the

Ryan left, Hamilton too

Natalia probably wouldn't

doomed

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

His phone kept ringing.

him, but he didn't

the side of

never felt

as if someone had brutally scooped out something important from

Natalia's number, only to be reminded by

of irritation welled up

did have a work phone,

she wouldn't answer

opened WhatsApp, considering sending Natalia a

long string of unread messages, he felt it was

he sent one

tantrum, break up with him, and I'll let all this slide.] [Think about it. What

worried about, I'll limit my contact

sent, he saw a red

friends with the recipient.

he almost threw his phone out the

aside, he closed his

admit, letting Natalia go was the biggest

out of control, starting the moment

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

rose from deep within, urging him to take what he wanted

she chose or whether she wanted

the rational part of his mind told him that wouldn't work,

on the steering wheel, the horn blaring

to start the car when his phone buzzed with

hoped it was Natalia, but it was from

tried to

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

a call came in. It

answered with

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