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.

her, and 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 right

Hamilton, are you really any better? Do you truly love her, or is this all just about

face was grim. "Ryan,

you wouldn't have resorted to such low tactics, bringing my

who was standing there, staring in their direction,

to Ryan. "Even if I hadn't done that, something else would've happened,

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 he had schemed to bring Ryan's aunt into

he feared Natalia

"Maybe, but it certainly wouldn't have been

"Mr. Holzer, it's getting late. We

looked at Natalia. "I'm sorry for 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

then finally asked, "Is what Ryan

silent, which was answer enough

was something Hamilton

softly, "Are

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

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

her in such an uncomfortable position, and yet he could also rush to her aid like today. Sometimes, she couldn't tell if

car was silent for a long time until she asked,

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

closer. "I just wanted you to care about me a bit

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

quite pinpoint

knew how to