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

mean liking, Hamilton. Do you even know what

was left speechless, his face

one

for three years was more like

on that with Hamilton. What use was

on

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

his eyes

waiting for the day you get

Ryan left, Hamilton

that Natalia probably wouldn't

was doomed not

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

His phone kept ringing.

calling him, but he didn't

pulled over to the side of the

never

as if someone had brutally scooped

resist and dialed Natalia's number, only to be reminded by the mechanical voice on the other end

surge of irritation

have a work phone, but he didn't call

wouldn't

opened WhatsApp, considering sending Natalia

string of unread messages, he felt it was

he sent one

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

about, I'll limit my contact

was sent, he

friends with the recipient. Please

almost threw his phone out the

phone aside, he closed his

Natalia go was the biggest mistake of

spiraled out of control, starting the moment

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

urging him to take what he wanted without

of how she chose or whether she wanted it, he'd

mind told him that wouldn't work, that

slammed his fist on the steering wheel, the

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

hoped it was Natalia,

Eveleen tried

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

call came

answered with

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