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.

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 right do you have,

I don't, but Hamilton, are you really any better? Do you truly love

was

"If you truly loved her, you wouldn't have resorted to such

He glanced at Natalia, who was standing there, staring in their direction, panic flickering

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

He could tell she had genuinely wanted to be with Ryan. Initially, he couldn't stand the thought of Ryan being around

open, he feared

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

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

I hope you won't settle for less in the future. I just

after Hamilton, then finally asked,

which was

was

asked softly, "Are

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

the car, he said softly, "You can hit me or yell at me, just don't

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, she

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

my arm, I could have avoided it. And the time my grandfather hit me, I could have dodged that too. Even the car accident, I

just wanted you to care about me a

but he held her tighter. She hit his arm again, then

couldn't quite pinpoint

always knew how to leave