Chapter 471

Ever since the day Nydia asked for a break, Jason had been on a relentless quest to find her.

His calls were incessant, the madness undeniable. Night after night, he kept vigil outside her Silverlake Harbor residence, each time leaving more disheartened than the last.

His lovesick demeanor was no less dramatic than when Thaddeus had fervently pursued Evadne.

Nydia dared not step outside, locking herself in her room, neglecting her meals, growing thinner by the day, her pillows soaked with tears.

Whenever she missed Jason, she’d stealthily peer out the window at the end of the hallway, drawing back the curtains just a smidge.

And whenever she yearned for him, he was there.

His figure stood against the wind, tall and resolute, his gaze burning with unwavering intensity toward her room.

Even the slightest thought of him sent waves of pain coursing through her, a constant heartache that felt as if it were cleaving her soul.

She felt she had let down Jason, her guilt immense. But who could tell her how to have the best of both worlds?

In the end, she was selfish too.

Caught between Jason and her family, she ultimately chose the latter.-

Nydia stared blankly at her phone when Byron, curious, craned his neck for a glimpse.

His expression clouded at the sight, but he forced a dry laugh, choosing retreat over confrontation, “Ms. Nydia, if you have urgent matters to attend to, I’ll leave you be. Go on with your business.”

“No, it’s nothing. Nydia steeled herself and hung up.

Fearing another call from Jason, she decisively shut off her phone.

It was time to be firm.

Better a sharp pain now than to raise his hopes sky–high, only to shatter them completely later on. It was kinder to break his heart. cleanly than to leave it in pieces.

Byron’s eyes sparkled with excitement, his voice trembling. “Then, may I sit here?”

Nydia nodded slightly, moving aside to maintain distance.

Byron staggered forward, his uneven gait betraying him as he lurched forward!

“Whoa! Careful there!” Nydia instinctively reached out to steady him.

Her innate kindness didn’t allow her to think twice.

lady cross the street, so how could she

the warmth of her skin sending his heart into a

breath, looking at her with gratitude,

Jeff were having a

look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on the

glanced lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably,

your little girl is getting quite

married Avery, it’d be awkward for both, and unfair to Nydia. Byron has mentioned to me more than once how much he likes Nydia. It’s rare for him to talk about fancying any girl in front of me, but he

plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest,

Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every trick to

uninterested in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like fireworks against a fortress,

hot and bothered.

it weren’t for his disability, why would

have to act so

lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

was time for

are you of

call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see my

a small issue,” the

You’re not treating me like a stranger, are

secretary of the Ashbourne heiress is outside

sly glint crossed

disrupt Mr. Thaddeus’s plans. I figured I’d better warn Mr. Thaddeus quickly. Right now, that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds out, she’ll surely help him. That would put Mr. Thaddeus in a rather awkward spot, wouldn’t it? The secretary was a loyal

cons.

disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha drawled.

wish, Miss

Bertha’s mind raced, and she texted

going to chase him off for you. How will you

always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it

Thank you

come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we

gave a wicked smirk, her fingers curling into an “ok” sign with a sinister

with light, a stark contrast to the desolate chill

phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like an arsenal of blades

to

in. But this

the words.

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail

out of

his longing

the stark disparity in their status was like a fortress wall,

You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air, and Jason’s head

snapped up.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255