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.

so desperately, you better treat her right. If you don't, I'll

don't, but Hamilton, are you really any

face was grim.

resorted to such low tactics, bringing my aunt

this up. He glanced at Natalia, who was standing there, staring

to Ryan. "Even if I hadn't done that,

Natalia's sake than Ryan's. 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

the open, he feared Natalia would be

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

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

and I hope you won't settle for less in the future. I just want you to be happy." With that,

stared after Hamilton, then finally asked, "Is what

silent, which was

was something Hamilton could

softly, "Are

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

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

was at a loss for words. He could so carelessly disregard her feelings, putting her in such an uncomfortable position, and yet

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

the car accident, I didn't have to be injured so severely," Natalia was stunned for a moment, then slapped his arm

her closer. "I just wanted you

tighter. She hit his arm again, then rested her forehead against his chest, tears streaming

quite

always knew