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

pot. It might save you some embarrassment

departure, clenched her

her

Natalia might be slightly better in their

had worked with Delilah before.

the sudden

Natalia, known for her patience, was visibly upset by

bit Hamilton on the chin, not holding

pain, pulling her

you sure attract a lot of

you help me

looked at him before heading towards the

she couldn't, not with Delilah

stumbled on a step, she found herself gazing up

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

a long pause, she finally said, "You're the most handsome

smiled, about to speak when Natalia continued, her voice tinged with what-ifs and wishes about him

as she spoke, the harsh realities of their differences

walk on, but Hamilton

room, he pressed her against the door, pleading for her eyes only to be on

him of losing his way, of not wanting her or

try for

express her love, a moment of vulnerability in their tangled emotions.

her eyes were

gently peppered kisses on her