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 to

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

their departure, clenched her fists. Was

gave her

be slightly better in their field, but that was

onlookers had mixed feelings. Some had worked with

the sudden

her patience, was visibly

on the chin, not holding back in

winced in pain, pulling her into

you sure attract a

don't you help me

at him before heading towards

she couldn't, not with

Iced Teas talking, but as she stumbled on a step, she found herself gazing up at

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

long pause, she finally said, "You're the most handsome man I've

continued, her voice tinged with

as she spoke, the harsh

away, she tried to walk on, but Hamilton pulled

against the door, pleading for her eyes only to be on him from now

him of losing his way, of

his commitment, suggesting they try for

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

gently peppered kisses on