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.

scoff. "Hamilton, if you're going to hold on to her so desperately, you better

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

was grim.

truly loved her, you wouldn't have resorted

up. He glanced at Natalia, who was standing there, staring in their direction,

if I hadn't

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

he feared Natalia would be angry and stop

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

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

I hope you won't settle for less in the future.

after Hamilton, then finally asked, "Is what Ryan said

was answer enough

knew this was

softly, "Are

leave. Hamilton quickly followed, catching up and pulling

the car, he said softly, "You can hit me

could so carelessly disregard her feelings, putting her in such an uncomfortable position, and yet he

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

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,

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

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

quite pinpoint

this man always knew how to