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.

Ryan, observing his 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 definitely take her away from you again." Hamilton's expression turned icy. "And what

Hamilton, are you really

face was grim.

have resorted to such low tactics, bringing my aunt into it to humiliate

glanced at Natalia, who was standing there,

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

more for 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 with Ryan. Initially,

that this was out in the open, he feared Natalia would be angry and

"Maybe, but it certainly wouldn't

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

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

Hamilton, then finally

was answer

was

softly, "Are

Hamilton quickly followed, catching up and pulling

softly, "You can hit me or yell

loss for words. He could so carelessly disregard her feelings, putting her in such an uncomfortable position, and yet he could also rush to her aid like today. Sometimes,

until she asked, "Besides

too. Even the car accident, I didn't have to be injured so severely," Natalia was stunned for

just wanted you to

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

couldn't quite

seemed this man always knew how to