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.

street, so how could she ignore someone about to

the opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth

looking at her with gratitude, Thank you, Ms.

Jeff were having a

look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on

Nydia and Byron

is getting quite cozy with Byron.”

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

plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture

the charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every trick to entertain

humor, and Byron’s efforts were like fireworks against a fortress,

him hot

Byron, Nydia was just the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t for his disability, why would he have chosen

right did she have to act so high and mighty?

their lackluster progress, fretted

for some underhanded

are you of

by Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see

Bertha, there’s a small issue,” the

me like a stranger, are you?”

the Ashbourne heiress is outside

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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

cons.

well done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb

you wish, Miss Bertha.”

departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and she texted Byron:

is at our door. I’m going to chase him off for you.

sister, haven’t you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it yours.]

you

Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t

smirk, her fingers curling into an “ok” sign with a sinister twist.

with light, a stark contrast to the desolate chill outside.

trembled as he listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him

was left to stand outside,

let him in. But this was personal, and he just couldn’t

the words.

bobbing as he swallowed

really out of

loved was inside, and his longing

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

do we have here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air,

snapped up.

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