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 you even know what she

was left speechless, his

a forced bravado, he retorted, "And do you think you know, Mr. Holzer? Don't forget, I'm the one who lived with her for three years." Ryan was somewhat aware of the

lived together for three years was more like Natalia

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

to focus on

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

scoff, his

waiting for the

Ryan left, Hamilton too drove

that Natalia probably wouldn't come

doomed

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

His phone kept ringing.

calling him, but

of the

had never felt

as if someone had brutally scooped out something important

only to be reminded by the mechanical voice on the other

surge of irritation

have a work phone,

she wouldn't answer

opened WhatsApp, considering sending

unread messages, he

he sent one

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

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

message was sent, he saw a

the recipient. Please send a

he almost threw his phone out the

aside, he

letting Natalia go was the biggest

of control, starting the moment he

have kept her close, regardless of her crying, pleading,

within, urging him to take what he wanted without regard for

chose or whether she wanted it, he'd simply

that wouldn't work, that it would only

the steering wheel, the horn blaring into

start the car when his phone buzzed

Natalia, but it was from

Eveleen tried to kill

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

he could reply, a call

answered with

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