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.

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.

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

was grim.

you wouldn't have resorted to such low

Ryan to bring this up. He glanced at Natalia, who

Ryan. "Even if I hadn't done

could tell she had

was out in the open, he feared Natalia

chuckled. "Maybe, but it certainly wouldn't

Holzer, it's

and I hope you won't settle for less in the future. I just want you to be happy." With that, he turned

Hamilton, then finally asked,

remained silent, which was answer

this was

asked softly,

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

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

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

car was silent for a long time until she asked, "Besides

hurt. The injury 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 didn't have to be injured so severely," Natalia was stunned for a moment, then slapped his arm hard. "Hamilton, are you crazy? Do you find these

just wanted you to care about me

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

couldn't quite pinpoint her

this man always knew how to leave