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.

you're going to hold on to her so desperately, you better treat her right. If

filled with sadness. "Maybe I don't, but Hamilton, are you really any

face was grim.

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

glanced at Natalia, who was standing there, staring

Ryan. "Even if I

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

open, he feared

"Maybe, but it certainly

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

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."

after Hamilton, then finally asked, "Is what Ryan

which was

knew this was something

asked softly, "Are

up and pulling her into an embrace before leading her to the

said softly, "You can hit me

her feelings, putting her in such an uncomfortable position, and yet he could also rush to her aid like today. Sometimes, she

she asked, "Besides

the car accident, I

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

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

couldn't quite

man always knew