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.

"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

were filled with sadness. "Maybe I don't, but Hamilton, are you really any

face was

off. "If you truly loved her, you wouldn't have resorted to

He glanced at Natalia, who was standing there, staring in

Ryan. "Even if I

Natalia had her fair share of admirers, but the one Hamilton had always been concerned about was Ryan. He could tell she had genuinely wanted to be with Ryan. Initially, he couldn't stand

out in the open, he feared Natalia would be angry and stop talking

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

Holzer,

our breakup. I've never blamed you, and I hope you won't settle for less

finally asked, "Is what

was

this was something Hamilton

asked softly, "Are you

replied, turning to leave. Hamilton quickly followed, catching up and pulling her

said softly, "You can hit me or yell at me, just don't

putting her in such an uncomfortable position, and yet he could also

time until she asked, "Besides this, what

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,

just wanted you to care about me a bit

She hit his arm again, then rested her forehead against his

couldn't quite pinpoint

man always knew how to leave