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

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

their departure, clenched her

her

in their field, but that

onlookers had mixed feelings. Some had worked with Delilah before. She wasn't usually like

sudden

patience, was visibly upset by

Hamilton on the chin, not holding

pulling her into

sure attract a lot

help me keep

looked at him before

not with

Long Island Iced Teas talking, but as she stumbled on a step, she found herself gazing up at Hamilton, tracing his face with her fingers. "Hamilton, you're so

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

didn't respond, just kept looking at him. After a long pause, she finally said, "You're the most handsome man I've

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

welled in her eyes as she spoke, the harsh realities

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

against the door, pleading for

his

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

Hamilton whispered for her to express her love, a moment of vulnerability in their tangled emotions. Natalia didn't respond,

were rimmed

peppered kisses