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

got time to kill, you could work on your communication skills instead of stirring the pot. It might save you some embarrassment on future assignments!" Natalia spat

watching their departure, clenched her

gave her the

in

onlookers had mixed feelings. Some had worked

the sudden

patience, was visibly upset

abruptly bit Hamilton on the chin, not holding back in the

in pain, pulling her

you sure attract a

"Then why don't you help

before heading towards

she couldn't, not with Delilah or

on a step, she found herself gazing up at Hamilton, tracing his face with her fingers. "Hamilton, you're

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

at him. After a long pause, she finally said,

Natalia continued, her voice tinged

in her eyes as she spoke, the harsh realities of

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

the door, pleading for her

him of losing his way, of not

her of his commitment, suggesting they try for another child, a plea

her love, a moment of vulnerability

were rimmed

peppered kisses