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

left speechless,

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

together for three years was more like Natalia accommodating him for

with Hamilton. What use was there in

to focus on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

his eyes brimming

for the day you get

Hamilton

knew that Natalia probably wouldn't come down

doomed not to

took his time. On Christmas Eve, most families were gathered

His phone kept ringing.

him, but he didn't

of the

had never felt so

if someone had brutally scooped out

couldn't resist and dialed Natalia's number, only to be reminded by the

irritation

work phone, but he didn't

wouldn't answer

considering sending Natalia a

long string of unread messages, he

he sent

enough is enough. End this tantrum, break up with him, and I'll let all this slide.] [Think about it.

about, I'll limit my contact

was sent, he saw a

not friends with the recipient. Please send a friend

was so angry he almost threw his phone

the phone aside, he closed

go was

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

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

urging him to take

wanted it, he'd simply seize her, keep

mind told him that wouldn't work, that it would only push her further

on the steering wheel, the horn blaring into

start the car when his phone buzzed

it was Natalia, but it

Eveleen tried to kill

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

reply, a call

with

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