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.

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

were filled with sadness. "Maybe I don't, but 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 my aunt into

hadn't expected Ryan to bring this up. He glanced at Natalia, who was standing there, staring in their direction, panic

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

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, he couldn't stand the thought of Ryan being around Natalia, so

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

"Maybe, but it certainly wouldn't have been

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

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 future. I just want you to be happy." With that, he turned and

after Hamilton, then finally asked, "Is what Ryan

silent, which was answer

was something Hamilton

asked softly,

followed, catching up and pulling

in the car, he said softly, "You can hit me or yell at

was at a 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

until she asked, "Besides this, what other schemes have you used

that too. Even the car accident, I didn't have to be injured so severely,"

pulled her closer. "I just wanted you to care

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

couldn't quite pinpoint

seemed this man always knew how to leave