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

doesn't mean liking, Hamilton. Do you even

was left speechless,

retorted, "And do you think you know, Mr. Holzer? Don't forget, I'm the one who lived

years was more like Natalia

with Hamilton. What use was

to focus on treating

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

his eyes

be waiting for the day you get kicked

Hamilton too

knew that Natalia probably wouldn't come

he was doomed not

most families

His phone kept ringing.

calling him, but he

pulled over to the side of the road, watching the gently

had never felt

as if someone had brutally scooped out something important

Natalia's number, only to be reminded by the mechanical

surge of irritation welled up

a work phone, but

she wouldn't

considering sending

of unread messages, he felt it

he sent

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

about, I'll limit my contact

message was sent, he saw a red

not friends with the recipient. Please

he almost

the phone aside,

admit, letting Natalia go

spiraled out of control, starting

regardless of her crying, pleading, or

him to take what he wanted without

how she chose or whether she wanted it,

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

Hamilton slammed his fist on the

to start the car when his phone

hoped it was Natalia, but it

tried

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

call came in. It

with a

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