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.

and Ryan, observing his expression, couldn't help but scoff. "Hamilton, if you're going to hold on to her so desperately, you better treat her right. If you don't, I'll definitely take her away from you again."

Hamilton, are you really any better? Do you truly

face was grim.

wouldn't have resorted to such

He glanced at Natalia, who was

to Ryan. "Even if I hadn't

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

the open, he feared

certainly

Ryan coldly. "Mr. Holzer, it's getting

"I'm sorry for how my family treated you, leading to our breakup. I've never blamed you, and I hope you won't settle

after Hamilton, then finally asked, "Is what Ryan said

was answer enough

knew this was something

asked softly,

Hamilton quickly followed, catching up and pulling her into an embrace

"You can hit me or yell

uncomfortable position, and yet he could also

long time until she asked, "Besides this, what other

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 for a moment, then slapped

pulled her closer. "I just wanted you to care

held her tighter. She hit his arm again, then rested her forehead

couldn't quite pinpoint her

knew how