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 you don't, I'll definitely take

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

face was grim. "Ryan,

truly loved her, you wouldn't have resorted

glanced at Natalia, who was standing there, staring in their direction, panic flickering in his

if I hadn't done that,

words 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 she had genuinely wanted to be with Ryan. Initially, he couldn't stand the thought of Ryan being around Natalia,

in the open, he feared

but it certainly wouldn't have been as

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

and I hope you won't

Hamilton, then finally asked, "Is what Ryan said

which was

was something Hamilton could

asked softly, "Are

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

he said softly, "You can hit

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

car was silent for a long time until she asked, "Besides this, what other schemes have you used on

me, I could have dodged that too. Even the car

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

break free, but he held her tighter. She hit his arm

quite pinpoint her

man always knew how