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.

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

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

face was grim.

truly loved her, you wouldn't have resorted to such low tactics, bringing my aunt into

Ryan to bring this up. He glanced at Natalia, who was standing there, staring in their

to Ryan. "Even if I hadn't

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

he feared Natalia

certainly wouldn't have been

"Mr. Holzer, it's

treated you, leading to our breakup. I've never blamed you, and I hope you won't settle for

then finally asked, "Is what Ryan

remained silent, which was answer enough for

was something Hamilton could

asked softly, "Are

quickly followed, catching up and pulling

can hit me or yell at me, just don't

her feelings, putting her in such 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

silent for a long time until she asked, "Besides this,

have avoided it. And the time my grandfather hit me, I could have dodged that too. Even the car accident, I didn't have to be injured so severely," Natalia was stunned for a moment, then slapped his arm

closer. "I just wanted you to

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

quite pinpoint

knew