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

coming, but she didn't

at the sight of Natalia's red

just said, "Nothing, I need

was more. "Who's been messing with you? Was it

eyes. She shook her head again. "I'll tell

Ryan back. His voice was anxious as

offered a wry smile.

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

me. I won't deny my past isn't

stance, was telling. If she

Ryan, maybe we

can't give up just like that. Leave the Holzer family to me.

was left staring at the disconnected line. She had a feeling she knew the outcome. The Holzer family's disapproval was hard fact, one compounded by today's ugly incident with the aunt. But she knew, without a chance, Ryan would not be

couldn't hold back any longer.

aunt

Do they think Ryan is God's gift to women? He was the one chasing you, for

deserved a fresh start. But this is just a mess. I

wait for his answer," Natalia said

this even be

doubts, especially considering the high-profile nature

out

for Ryan. Perhaps she had tried, had wanted to start anew, but matters of

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

chuckled and nodded in agreement.

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