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

liking, Hamilton. Do

was left speechless,

Don't forget, I'm the one who lived with her for three years."

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

on that with

to focus on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

could only scoff, his eyes

I'll be waiting for the

Hamilton too drove

knew that Natalia probably wouldn't come down

doomed not to

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

His phone kept ringing.

him, but he didn't

side of

never

if someone had brutally scooped out

number, only to be reminded by the mechanical voice on the other end that he

irritation welled up

work phone, but

she wouldn't answer

WhatsApp, considering sending Natalia a

string of unread messages, he felt it was probably

he sent one

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

about, I'll limit my contact with her. Let's

sent, he saw

with the recipient.

almost threw his phone out

aside,

letting Natalia go was the biggest mistake

since then had spiraled out of control, starting the

of her crying, pleading,

within, urging him to take what he wanted

of how she chose or whether she wanted it,

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

his fist on the

to start the car when his phone

hoped it was Natalia, but it

tried to

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

a call came in. It was

answered with a

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