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

pot. It might save you

departure, clenched her fists. Was

her the

Natalia might be slightly better in their

worked with Delilah

sudden change

Natalia, known for her patience, was

on the chin, not holding back in the

winced in pain, pulling her into

sure attract

you help me keep them

looked at him before heading towards the

not with Delilah

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

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

respond, just kept looking at him. After a long pause, she finally said, "You're the most handsome man

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

as she spoke, the harsh realities of

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

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

of losing his way, of not wanting

commitment, suggesting they try for

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

her eyes were

peppered kisses