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

complaining doesn't mean liking, Hamilton. Do you

left speechless,

Holzer? Don't forget, I'm the one who lived with her for

for three years was more

he didn't want to linger on that with Hamilton. What use was

to focus on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

only scoff, his eyes brimming with

be waiting for the day

Ryan left, Hamilton too

knew that Natalia probably wouldn't

doomed

took his time. On Christmas Eve, most families

His phone kept ringing.

calling him,

to the side of the road, watching the gently falling

had never

someone had brutally

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

irritation welled up inside

have a work phone, but he

wouldn't answer

considering sending

seeing the long string of unread messages, he

sent

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

about, I'll limit my contact

was sent, he saw

not friends with the recipient. Please

so angry he almost threw his phone out

aside, he

had to admit, letting Natalia go was the biggest mistake

control, starting the moment

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

from deep within, urging him to take what he

or whether she wanted it, he'd simply

his mind told him that wouldn't work,

slammed his fist on the steering wheel, the horn

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

hoped it was Natalia, but it was

tried

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

he could reply, a call came in. It was

with

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