Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 253

Natalia turned around to see Ryan Holzer standing at the doorway, watching her.

It had been a while since they last met. He had lost weight but seemed more vibrant than ever.

Ryan had come in with Dawson. He had intended to go over and greet Natalia, but Hamilton had been hovering around her the entire time.

Now, seeing her about to leave, Ryan couldn't help but call out to her.

A smile flickered across Natalia's eyes. "Ryan, it's been a while."

Ryan nodded. "Indeed, it has. How have you been lately?"

After saying this, he glanced at Hamilton standing next to Natalia, a hint of bitterness crossing his mind.

Even though he hadn't been to Silkwood City recently or inquired specifically, he was aware that Hamilton and Natalia were probably on the verge of making up. Ronin Joyner had been nagging him about it almost every day. Natalia bit her lip. "I'm okay, Ryan. How about you?"

Ryan nodded, masking the sourness in his eyes. "So-so, I guess."

Just as Natalia was about to say something more, Hamilton suddenly pulled her into his arms. "Mr. Holzer, didn't you mention something about starting to date? How's that going?"

Ryan laughed. "I heard Mr. Fowler has started the dating game too."

Hamilton's face darkened instantly.

Before he could respond, Natalia's phone rang. "I need to take this call," she said, walking away.

hold on to her so desperately, you better

I don't, but Hamilton, are you really any

face was grim. "Ryan,

loved her, you wouldn't have resorted to such low tactics, bringing my aunt

bring this up. He glanced at Natalia, who was standing there, staring in

if I hadn't done that, something

could tell she had genuinely wanted to be with Ryan. Initially, he couldn't stand the thought of Ryan being around Natalia, so he had schemed

that this was out in the open, he feared

chuckled. "Maybe, but it certainly wouldn't have been as

glared at Ryan coldly. "Mr. Holzer, it's

my family treated you, leading to our breakup. I've never blamed you, and I hope you won't settle for less in the

stared after Hamilton, then finally asked,

was answer enough

knew this was something Hamilton could

softly,

turning to leave. Hamilton quickly followed, catching up and pulling her into an embrace before leading her

the car, he said softly, "You can hit me or yell at

putting her in such an uncomfortable position, and yet he could also rush to her aid like today. Sometimes, she couldn't tell if he truly cared or if it was all

until she asked,

on my arm, I could have avoided it. And the time my grandfather hit me, I could have dodged that too. Even the car accident, I didn't have to be injured so severely," Natalia was stunned

closer. "I just wanted you

his arm again,

couldn't quite pinpoint

seemed this man always knew how