Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 186

Chapter 185

Hamilton's words were filled with sincerity, but Natalia found them utterly laughable. Protect her? He had made that promise before. How did that turn out?

"Hamilton, can you please stop hounding me?" she implored.

Hamilton stiffened, a bitter expression crossing his face as he looked at her. "Do you really think all this mess is because I've been hounding you?"

Natalia harbored resentment towards him. She had to admit that Ryan's family was a hurdle she was never going to clear. Even if not today, eventually, she would have had to face them. But if it hadn't been for Hamilton's relentless interference, she wouldn't be humiliated by those embarrassing photos.

Her eyes, red with unshed tears, bore into him. "At least those photos are your fault!"

Hamilton was seething inside. "Natalia, can't you see? You and Ryan... it was never going to work out."

She didn't want to hear it, glaring at him instead. "Are you leaving, or am I?"

After uttering those words, she made to get out of the car.

Hamilton caught her arm. "Where will you go?"

"I'll take a cab back!"

With a choked laugh, Hamilton finally said, "Natalia, you're something else, you know that? Always so fierce with me!"

She glared back. "Get lost, Hamilton!"

Frowning, he reluctantly exited the car. Watching Natalia's car pull away, he headed for his own vehicle. On his way, he dialed Ryan's number.

I swear I'll tear down the Holzer family mansion

drove off, her tears finally broke free. Ryan's calls kept coming, but she didn't answer. She was too emotionally unstable to have a

the sight of Natalia's red eyes. "What's wrong? Ryan called me, sounded worried. Natalia, what

head, Natalia just said,

persisted, sensing there was more. "Who's been messing with you? Was it Hamilton again,

She shook her head again. "I'll tell

bit calmer and rang Ryan back. His voice was anxious as the call

offered a wry smile.

sorry for the trouble at home, but don't worry. I'll handle it," Ryan

spoke up. "Honestly, Ryan, I've always worried whether your family could accept me. I won't deny my past isn't pretty, but I wanted to give myself a chance, to fight for it. But now, it

representative of the Holzer family's stance, was telling. If

maybe we

that. Leave the

was left staring at the disconnected line. She had a feeling she knew the outcome. The Holzer family's disapproval was hard

in her thoughts, Scarlett couldn't hold

aunt showed

they think Ryan is God's gift to women? He was the one chasing you, for heaven's sake! And Hamilton, that bastard, can't

swig of water to calm down. "I thought Ryan was decent, especially since you and Hamilton were done. You deserved a fresh start.

answer," Natalia said with a

this

her doubts, especially considering

matter if it works out

Ryan. Perhaps she had tried,

about it anymore. How about we have a drink?" she suggested, pulling out a bottle of red wine.

chuckled and nodded

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