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 what

speechless, his face

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

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

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

on treating

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

only scoff, his

Holzer, I'll be waiting for the day you get kicked

Hamilton

probably wouldn't

doomed not

his time. On Christmas Eve, most families were gathered

His phone kept ringing.

were calling him,

the side of the road, watching the gently falling

had never felt so

if someone had brutally scooped out

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

of irritation welled up

work phone, but he didn't call

she wouldn't answer

opened WhatsApp, considering

of unread messages,

sent

this tantrum, break up with him, and I'll let all this slide.] [Think about it. What haven't I provided

worried about, I'll limit my contact with her.

message was sent, he saw

the recipient. Please send a

almost threw his phone out

the phone aside, he closed

to admit, letting Natalia go was the biggest mistake of his

had spiraled out of control, starting the moment

regardless of

primal rage rose from deep within, urging him to take what he wanted without regard for the

she chose or whether she wanted it,

that wouldn't work, that it would only push her further

slammed his fist on the steering

start the car when his

was Natalia, but it

Eveleen tried

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

a call came

answered with a

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