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.

Natalia turned

of stirring the pot. It

departure, clenched her fists.

her

might be slightly better in their field, but

feelings. Some had worked

sudden change

her patience, was visibly upset by

on the

in pain, pulling

attract

you help me keep

at him before heading towards

couldn't, not with

the Long Island Iced Teas talking, but as she stumbled on a step, she found herself gazing up at Hamilton, tracing his face with her fingers.

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

pause, she finally said, "You're the most handsome man I've ever

tinged with what-ifs and wishes about him

welled in her eyes as she spoke, the harsh realities of their differences laid

on, but Hamilton pulled her into his embrace, heading back

for her eyes only to

his way,

suggesting they try for another child, a plea

express her love, a moment of vulnerability in their tangled emotions. Natalia didn't respond,

her eyes were

gently peppered kisses on her