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

liking, Hamilton. Do you

left speechless, his face

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 between Natalia

say they lived together for three years was more like

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

on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

scoff, his eyes brimming

waiting for the day you get

left, Hamilton

that Natalia probably wouldn't come down

doomed not to see

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

His phone kept ringing.

him, but he didn't

side of the road, watching the

had never felt

someone had brutally scooped out something important from

only to be reminded by the mechanical voice on the other

of irritation welled up

work phone, but he

wouldn't answer

considering sending Natalia

long string of unread messages, he felt it was

he sent one

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

I'll limit my contact

the last message was sent,

friends with the recipient. Please

so angry he almost threw his phone

phone aside, he

had to admit, letting Natalia go was the biggest mistake

since then had spiraled out of control, starting the

should have kept her close, regardless of her crying, pleading, or

urging him to take what he wanted without

whether she wanted it, he'd simply seize

of his mind told him that

slammed his fist on the steering wheel,

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

Natalia, but it was from

Eveleen tried to kill

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

could reply, a call

with

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