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.

couldn't help but scoff. "Hamilton, if you're going to hold on to her so desperately, you better

I don't, but Hamilton, are you really any better? Do you truly love her, or is this all

was grim.

wouldn't have resorted to such low tactics, bringing my aunt

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

I hadn't done that, something

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, so he had schemed to bring Ryan's aunt into the

feared Natalia would be angry and stop talking to

certainly wouldn't

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

hope you won't settle for less in

then finally asked, "Is what Ryan said

which was answer

this was something Hamilton

softly,

Natalia replied, turning to leave. Hamilton quickly followed, catching up and pulling

can hit me or yell at

at him, 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

silent for a long time until she asked, "Besides

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

wanted you

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

couldn't quite pinpoint her

man always knew how to leave