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

doesn't mean liking, Hamilton. Do

was left speechless, his

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

was more

linger on that with Hamilton. What use was

to focus on

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

only scoff, his

Holzer, I'll be waiting for the day you get kicked to

left, Hamilton

probably wouldn't come

was doomed not

most families were gathered

His phone kept ringing.

calling him, but

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

never

had brutally scooped out something important from

be reminded by the mechanical voice on the other

of irritation welled up inside

a work phone, but he didn't

wouldn't answer

opened WhatsApp, considering

the long string of unread messages, he felt

sent one

all this slide.] [Think

I'll limit my contact with her. Let's make

last message was sent, he saw

with the recipient. Please send a friend request

he almost threw

the phone aside, he closed

to admit, letting Natalia go was the

since then had spiraled out of control, starting the moment he agreed to let

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

to take what he wanted without

wanted it,

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

the steering wheel,

start the car when his phone buzzed with

Natalia, but

tried to

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

reply, a call came in.

with a

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