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.

scoff. "Hamilton, if you're going to hold on to her so desperately, you better

Hamilton, are you really any better? Do you truly love her, or is this

face was

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

this up. He glanced at Natalia, who was standing there, staring in their direction, panic flickering in his

"Even if I hadn't done that, something else would've

He could tell she had genuinely wanted to

feared Natalia would be angry and stop talking

it certainly wouldn't have been

Ryan coldly. "Mr. Holzer, it's getting late. We should

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

then finally asked, "Is what Ryan said

which was answer enough for

was something Hamilton could

softly,

leave. Hamilton quickly followed, catching up and pulling

"You can hit me or yell at me, just

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

silent for a long time until she asked, "Besides this, what other schemes have

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 his arm hard. "Hamilton, are you crazy? Do you

pulled her closer. "I just wanted you to care

hit his arm again, then rested her forehead against his chest, tears streaming down her

couldn't quite pinpoint

this man always knew how to