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

complaining doesn't mean liking, Hamilton. Do you even know what

was left speechless, his face

one who lived with her for three years." Ryan was somewhat aware of the dynamics between Natalia

say they lived together for three years was more

on that with Hamilton. What use was there in

on treating Natalia

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

could only scoff, his eyes brimming

the day you get

left, Hamilton too drove

that Natalia probably wouldn't

he was doomed not

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

His phone kept ringing.

calling him,

just pulled over to the side of

never felt

had brutally scooped out something

only to be reminded by

surge of irritation welled up inside

did have a work phone,

she wouldn't

considering sending

of unread messages, he felt

he sent one

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

I'll limit my contact

message was sent, he saw a red exclamation

not friends with the recipient. Please send a friend request

angry he almost threw his

aside, he

go was

control, starting the

regardless of her crying, pleading,

deep within, urging him to take what he wanted

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

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

frustration, Hamilton slammed his fist on the steering wheel, the horn

start the car when his phone

Natalia, but it was from

Eveleen tried to

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

he could reply, a call came

with a

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