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 a

mean liking, Hamilton. Do you

was left speechless, his

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 and

together for three years was

want to linger on that with Hamilton. What use was there in arguing

on treating

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

his eyes brimming

for the day you get kicked

left, Hamilton

probably wouldn't

was doomed not to see

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

His phone kept ringing.

him, but he

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

never felt so

brutally scooped

number, only to be reminded by the mechanical

surge of irritation

did have a work phone, but

she wouldn't

considering sending Natalia a

string of unread messages, he felt it was

sent one

break up with him, and I'll let all this slide.] [Think about it. What

Eveleen you're worried about, I'll limit my contact with her. Let's

the last message was sent, he saw a red

recipient. Please

was so angry he almost threw his phone out the

the phone aside, he closed

Natalia go was the biggest

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

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

rose from deep within, urging him to take what he wanted without regard for the

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

of his mind told him that

slammed his fist on the steering

to start the car when his phone buzzed

it was Natalia,

tried

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

he could reply, a call came in.

with

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