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

stirring the pot. It might save you some embarrassment on future assignments!" Natalia spat out before marching

watching their departure, clenched her fists. Was Natalia mocking

gave her

in their field, but that was

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

sudden

for her patience, was visibly upset by

on the

winced in pain, pulling her

you sure attract a

why don't you help me

at him before heading towards the

knew she couldn't, not with Delilah or

step, she found herself gazing up at

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

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

her voice tinged with what-ifs and wishes

as she spoke, the harsh

on, but Hamilton pulled her

pressed her against the door, pleading for her eyes only

streaming, accused him of losing his way, of not wanting

try for another child, a

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

were

gently peppered kisses on