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

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

watching their departure, clenched her fists. Was Natalia

gave her the

be slightly better in their field,

worked

the sudden change

her patience, was visibly upset by her

abruptly bit Hamilton on the chin, not holding back in

in pain, pulling

attract a

why don't you help me keep

looked at him before heading towards the

she couldn't, not with Delilah or

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

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

After a long pause, she finally

tinged with what-ifs

as she spoke, the harsh realities of their differences

him away, she tried to walk on, but Hamilton pulled her into

pleading for

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

try

together, Hamilton whispered for her to express her love, a moment of vulnerability in their tangled emotions.

her eyes were

gently peppered kisses