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 treat her right. If you don't, I'll definitely take her away from

Hamilton, are you really

was grim.

resorted to

at Natalia, who was standing there, staring

if I hadn't done that, something else

Ryan's. Natalia had her fair share of admirers, but the one Hamilton had always been concerned about was Ryan. He could tell

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

certainly wouldn't have been as

Holzer, it's getting late. We should

blamed you, and I hope you won't settle for less in the future. I just want you to

Hamilton, then finally asked,

which was answer enough for

this was something Hamilton could

softly, "Are you

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

hit me or yell at me,

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

time until she asked, "Besides this, what

that too. Even the car

her closer. "I just wanted you to care about me

free, but he held her tighter. She hit his arm again, then rested her forehead against his chest, tears streaming down her

couldn't quite pinpoint

man always knew