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.

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

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

was grim. "Ryan,

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

who

"Even if I hadn't done that, something else would've

seemed more for Natalia's sake than Ryan's. Natalia had her fair share of admirers, but the one Hamilton had always been concerned about was Ryan. He could tell

open, he feared Natalia

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

coldly. "Mr. Holzer, it's getting

blamed you, and I hope you won't settle

stared after Hamilton, then finally asked, "Is

remained silent, which was

was something

asked softly, "Are you

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

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

Natalia was at a loss 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 couldn't

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

too. Even the car accident, I didn't have to be injured so severely,"

pulled her closer. "I just wanted you to care about

he held her tighter. She hit his arm again, then rested her forehead against his

quite pinpoint

seemed this man always knew how to leave