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 to face

of stirring the pot. It might save you some embarrassment on future assignments!" Natalia

clenched her fists. Was

her

in their

had mixed feelings. Some had worked

the sudden change

Natalia, known for her patience, was

Natalia abruptly bit Hamilton on the chin, not holding back

winced in pain, pulling her into an

attract

"Then why don't you help me keep them at bay, Ms.

before heading

not with

on a step, she

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

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

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

as she spoke, the harsh

but Hamilton pulled her into his embrace, heading back to

he pressed her against the door, pleading for her eyes only to be on him from now

his way, of not wanting

try for another child, a plea

a moment of vulnerability in

her eyes were

kisses on