Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 191

Natalia blinked in surprise, only to realize it was Hamilton who had come up to her.

She turned her head to Ryan. "Ryan, let's switch seats."

Ryan glanced at Hamilton and nodded, "Sure."

Hamilton grabbed Natalia's wrist firmly. She tugged hard twice. "Hamilton, this wrist has been dislocated before." Hamilton instantly let go. Natalia switched seats with Ryan and didn't glance in Hamilton's direction again. Hamilton's gaze was heavy as he stared at Ryan sitting beside him. "Don't you think you're a bit in the way?" Ryan flashed him a grin, "Happy New Year, Mr. Fowler."

Hamilton sneered, "Mr. Holzer, what brings you to Silkwood City from Boria City on New Year's?"

Ryan chuckled, "Just here for some fun."

Hamilton scoffed, "Silkwood City more fun than Boria City?"

Ryan nodded, "Absolutely. Beautiful sights, even more beautiful people."

Hamilton let out a cold laugh, "Even if she is an ex."

Ryan's eyes still smiled, "At least I was Natalia's boyfriend."

Hamilton suddenly fell silent. It hit him then. Ryan probably was Natalia's first official boyfriend.

A pang of jealousy surged within him. Was he just someone who wouldn't even be mentioned when someone asked about Natalia's past? The more Hamilton thought about it, the more agitated he became. Ryan, watching Hamilton stew, couldn't quite identify his own feelings. He could clearly sense that Hamilton had feelings for Natalia. And Natalia, she wasn't indifferent to Hamilton either.

He knew he shouldn't come between them. But he still wanted to try. Feelings are selfish after all. He'd liked Natalia longer than this man had. He wasn't ready to bow out just yet.

retreating figures and eventually followed. Ryan had planned to suggest going to an amusement park or someplace similar after the movie, but with Hamilton

hospital?" Ryan murmured. Natalia nodded, but before she could speak,

"Natalia."

front of them, his gaze not on Ryan but fixed on

turned and walked away, Hamilton pursuing. "Last night I explained it all. She came at me, Natalia, those photos were taken without consent,

you're marrying Eveleen now, I'd just wish you both well!" Hamilton felt a surge of anger at her distant words. "Natalia, do

in her steps, turning to face Hamilton after a long

aback, and it took a while before he spoke, "I've made it clear with Eveleen, I won't see her

"That's none of

pressure in his chest, suffocating. "You blocked me because it's none

a hint of bitterness, "Hamilton, that forget-me-not necklace Eveleen had, did you

guard by the sudden question. But his irritation grew. "Just because of a necklace,

ached, "No, thanks. I can't afford

calm detachment, her eyes on Hamilton devoid of emotion. "Hamilton, please, stay out of

she turned and walked away without a second glance. Hamilton wanted to follow,

bulged, "Looking for another

"Can't you see she doesn't want to talk to you? Hamilton, Natalia's suffered enough because of

hear it. "Ryan, what's it

was silent for a moment, "I can't promise that either, so I'd rather stay by her

car drive away, scoffing bitterly to himself.

in the car, Natalia's eyes were still red-rimmed. After blocking Hamilton today, she'd wondered if she'd misunderstood him. She even thought, maybe the necklace was mass-produced, and Eveleen had just bought the same one? But in

"Cry

heart

indifference, Ryan decided to change the subject. "After the New Year's celebrations, there's this big international summit coming up, and Mr. Collin, he wants you to take the lead