Echoes Of a Forsaken Heart

Chapter 259

The question hung in the air, leaving everyone momentarily stunned.

What was Delilah's deal, anyway?

Her almost-boyfriend was right there, yet here she was, making a spectacle by hanging onto Ryan. Ryan just chuckled.

The answer was clear to anyone who knew him well enough, but he chose to remain silent.

Given Natalia and Hamilton had made it this far, Ryan figured he had no business stirring the pot any further.

He lifted his glass and downed three drinks in quick succession.

Those around him were taken aback, unable to process the scene unfolding.

Setting down his glass, Ryan stood up. "Y'all have fun. Got something to take care of, so I'll be heading out," he announced before turning to leave.

Natalia watched Ryan's retreating form, a complex mix of emotions swirling within her.

Hamilton couldn't help but sneer beside her.

"Feeling sorry for him?"

Natalia downed her drink, her frustration evident. It wasn't pity she felt but irritation.

Delilah's antics that evening were blatantly provocative.

Ryan, innocent in all this, was unfairly dragged into the mess by Delilah.

Hamilton, Natalia turned to face

time to kill, you could work on your communication skills instead of stirring the pot. It

their departure, clenched her fists. Was Natalia mocking

her

slightly better in their field,

Some had worked with Delilah before. She

the sudden change

patience, was visibly upset by her

Natalia abruptly bit Hamilton on the chin, not holding back in

pulling

sure attract a lot of

you help

before heading towards

couldn't, not

Iced Teas talking, but as she stumbled on a step, she found

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

just kept looking at him. After a long pause,

voice tinged with what-ifs and wishes about him being different,

spoke, the harsh realities of their differences laid

on, but Hamilton pulled her into his embrace, heading

for her

accused him of losing his way,

his commitment, suggesting they try

moment of vulnerability in their tangled emotions. Natalia didn't respond, instead, she bit

eyes were rimmed with

gently peppered kisses on