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.

turned to

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

her fists. Was Natalia

gave her the

might be slightly better in their field, but that

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

the sudden

her patience, was visibly

Hamilton on the chin, not

winced in pain, pulling her into an

you sure attract

why don't you help me keep

looked at him before heading towards the

knew she couldn't, not with Delilah

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

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

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

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

spoke, the harsh realities

walk on, but Hamilton pulled her

the room, he pressed her against the door, pleading for her eyes only

accused him of losing his way,

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

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

eyes were

gently peppered kisses on her