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.

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

really any better? Do you

face was grim.

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

bring this up. He glanced at Natalia, who

back to Ryan. "Even if I hadn't done

had always been concerned about was Ryan. He could tell she had genuinely wanted to be with Ryan. Initially, he couldn't stand

open, he feared Natalia would be angry and stop talking to him

but it certainly wouldn't

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

never blamed you, and I hope you won't settle for less in the future. I just want you to

stared after Hamilton, then finally asked, "Is what

which was answer enough

knew this was

asked softly, "Are

catching up and pulling her into an embrace before leading her to

said softly, "You can hit me or yell at me,

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

was silent for a long time until she asked, "Besides this,

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 his arm hard. "Hamilton, are you

closer. "I just wanted you to care about me a bit

She hit his arm again, then

couldn't quite

knew how