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

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

clenched her fists. Was

gave her

be slightly better in their field, but

feelings. Some had worked with Delilah

sudden change

known for her patience, was visibly upset by her

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

pulling her into an

attract

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

looked at him before heading towards the

knew she couldn't, not with Delilah or

was the 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,

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

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

when Natalia continued, her voice tinged with what-ifs and wishes about him being different, simpler,

her eyes as she spoke, the harsh realities of their

she tried to walk on, but Hamilton pulled her into

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

accused him of losing his way, of not wanting

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

express her love, a moment of

eyes were rimmed with

gently peppered kisses on her