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 face

work on your communication skills instead of stirring the pot. It might

watching their departure, clenched her

her the

Natalia might be slightly better in their

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

the sudden change

for her patience, was visibly

Hamilton on the chin, not holding back

in pain, pulling

attract

"Then why don't you help

him before

couldn't, not with

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

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

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

Natalia continued, her voice tinged

spoke, the harsh realities of their

tried to walk on, but Hamilton pulled

her against the door, pleading for her

tears streaming, accused him of losing his way, of not wanting her

suggesting they try for another child, a plea filled with hope and

they moved together, Hamilton whispered for her to express her love, a moment of vulnerability in their tangled

were rimmed with

kisses on