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.

turned to face

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

departure, clenched her

gave her

in

Some had worked

the sudden

known for her patience, was visibly upset by her

Hamilton on the chin, not holding back

in pain, pulling

you sure attract a

"Then why don't you help

at him before

she couldn't, not with

she stumbled on a step, she found herself gazing up at Hamilton,

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

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

Natalia continued, her voice tinged with what-ifs and wishes

her eyes as she spoke,

walk on, but Hamilton pulled her into his embrace, heading back to the

the door, pleading for her eyes only to be

streaming, accused him of losing his way, of not wanting her or their

suggesting they try for

moved together, Hamilton whispered for her to express her love, a moment of vulnerability in their

her eyes were rimmed

peppered kisses