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.

trio sat through a movie. When it ended, Natalia headed out first, with Ryan close behind. Hamilton watched their retreating figures and eventually followed. Ryan had planned to suggest going to an amusement park or someplace similar after the movie, but with Hamilton tagging along, that was

murmured. Natalia nodded, but before she could speak, Hamilton

"Natalia."

not on Ryan but fixed on Natalia. "Still upset about last

explained it all. She came at me, Natalia, those photos were taken

whoever you want to hug, go ahead. Hamilton, it doesn't concern me. And you don't need to explain anymore. Even if you're marrying Eveleen now, I'd just wish you both well!" Hamilton felt a surge of anger at her distant words. "Natalia, do you really not care at

after a long moment,

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

gaze dropped. "That's

felt a pressure in his chest, suffocating. "You blocked me because

that forget-me-not necklace Eveleen had, did you give it to

caught off guard by the sudden question. But his irritation grew. "Just because of a necklace, you blocked me? If you want one, I

I

calm detachment, her eyes on Hamilton devoid of emotion.

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

forehead veins bulged, "Looking

Hamilton, Natalia's suffered enough because of

wouldn't hear it. "Ryan, what's it to you? Or

for a moment, "I can't promise that either, so

Hamilton watched the car drive away, scoffing bitterly to himself.

she'd misunderstood him. She even thought, maybe the necklace was mass-produced, and Eveleen had just bought the same one? But in

passed her a tissue. "Cry if you

the sourness in her heart and shook

decided to change the subject. "After the New Year's celebrations, there's this big international summit coming up,