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

speechless,

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 dynamics between

for three years was

didn't want to linger on that with Hamilton. What use was there in

to focus on

"Goodbye, Mr. Fowler."

only scoff, his eyes brimming

waiting for the day you get kicked

Hamilton too

knew that Natalia probably wouldn't come down

doomed not

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

His phone kept ringing.

were calling him, but

to the side of the

never felt so

brutally scooped

couldn't resist and dialed Natalia's number, only to be reminded by the mechanical voice on the other end that

irritation welled up

work phone, but

wouldn't

opened WhatsApp, considering

of unread messages,

he sent

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 with

message was sent, he

recipient. Please send a

so angry he almost threw his phone out the

aside, he

letting Natalia go was the biggest

spiraled out of control, starting the moment he agreed to

have kept her close, regardless of her crying,

rage rose from deep within, urging him to take what he wanted without

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

his mind told him that wouldn't work, that it

Hamilton slammed his fist on the steering wheel, the horn blaring into

temples, he was about to start the car when his

Natalia, but it

Eveleen tried to kill

Hamilton's brow furrowed deeply.

call came

answered with

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