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

time to kill, you could work on your communication skills instead of stirring the pot. It might save you some embarrassment on future assignments!" Natalia

their departure, clenched her fists.

her the

Natalia might be slightly better in their field, but

had mixed feelings. Some had worked with Delilah

the sudden

Natalia, known for her patience,

Natalia abruptly bit Hamilton on the chin,

winced in pain, pulling her

sure attract a lot of

don't you help me keep them at bay,

before heading towards

not

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

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

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

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

in her eyes as she spoke,

to walk on, but Hamilton pulled her into his

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

his way, of not wanting her or

try for another child, a plea

express her love, a moment of vulnerability

were rimmed

peppered kisses on