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

kill, you could work on your 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

departure, clenched her fists. Was

her

in their field, but

worked with Delilah before. She wasn't usually like

sudden change

known for her patience, was visibly upset by her

the chin, not holding back in the

winced in pain, pulling her

attract a lot of

chuckled. "Then why don't you help me keep them at

him before

couldn't, not with Delilah or

she found herself gazing up at Hamilton, tracing his face with her fingers. "Hamilton, you're so

His gaze flickered.

"More than Ryan?"

just kept looking at him. After a long pause,

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

eyes as she spoke,

him away, she tried to walk on, but Hamilton pulled her into his embrace,

against the door, pleading for

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

try for another child, a plea filled with

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

kisses on her