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

complaining doesn't mean liking, Hamilton. Do you even know what

left speechless, his

I'm the one who lived with her for three years." Ryan was somewhat aware of the dynamics

together for three years was more like Natalia accommodating him

on that with Hamilton.

to focus on

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

only scoff, his eyes brimming with

the day you get kicked to the

left, Hamilton too

knew that Natalia probably

he was doomed not to

his time. On Christmas Eve, most families

His phone kept ringing.

calling him,

of

never

was as if someone had brutally scooped

he couldn't resist and dialed Natalia's number, only to be reminded by the mechanical voice on the

of irritation welled up

a work phone, but he

she wouldn't

considering

seeing the long string of unread messages, he felt

sent one

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

worried about, I'll limit

message was sent, he saw a red exclamation

are not friends with the recipient. Please send a friend

he almost threw his phone

aside, he closed

Natalia go

spiraled out of control, starting

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

rose from deep within, urging him to take

how she chose or whether she wanted it, he'd simply

rational part of his mind told him that wouldn't work, that it would only push her further

on the

the car when his phone buzzed with

it was Natalia, but it was from

tried to

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

could reply, a call came in. It was

answered with a

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