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.

Natalia turned

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

her fists. Was Natalia mocking her

her the

slightly better in their field,

Some had worked with Delilah before. She

sudden

her patience, was visibly

Natalia abruptly bit Hamilton on the chin, not

in pain, pulling

you sure attract a lot of

don't you help me

looked at him before heading towards

she couldn't, not with Delilah

was the Long Island Iced Teas talking, but as she stumbled on a step, she found herself gazing up at Hamilton, tracing

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

just kept looking at him. After a long pause, she

tinged

spoke, the

to walk on, but Hamilton pulled her

for her

his way,

his commitment, suggesting they try for another child,

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

eyes were rimmed with

kisses on