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

Do

left speechless, his

know, Mr. Holzer? Don't forget, I'm the one who lived with her for three years." Ryan was somewhat aware of

together for three years was more like Natalia accommodating him for

linger on that with Hamilton. What

to focus on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

scoff, his eyes

for the day

Hamilton

that Natalia probably wouldn't come

was doomed

most families were gathered together, so the streets were

His phone kept ringing.

were calling him, but

just pulled over to the side of

had never

brutally

number, only to be reminded by the mechanical voice on the

surge of irritation welled up

a work phone, but he didn't

wouldn't

considering sending Natalia

seeing the long string of unread messages, he felt

he sent

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

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

moment the last message was sent, he saw

recipient. Please

so angry he almost threw his phone

the phone aside,

to admit, letting Natalia go was the

then had spiraled out of control,

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

urging him to take what

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

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

slammed his fist on the

temples, he was about to start the car when his phone buzzed

Natalia, but

Eveleen tried to

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

call

answered with

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