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.

would’ve helped an old lady cross the street, so how could she ignore someone about to fall

seized the opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending his heart into a flutter.

his breath, looking at her with gratitude, Thank you,

off, Emeric and Jeff were having a lively

over there? Jeff exclaimed,

glanced lazily, noting Nydia and Byron

is getting

was head over heels for Evadne, everyone knew it. Now with our families uniting, if Nydia 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

tried to plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with

regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by

his attempts at humor, and Byron’s

him hot

if it weren’t for his disability, why would

she have to act so

lackluster progress, fretted for her

for some underhanded

are you of

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

small issue,” the secretary hedged

me like a stranger, are you?”

former secretary of the Ashbourne

sly glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

Thaddeus’s rival? His timing seems intended to 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

cons.

this. Don’t disturb my brother

you wish,

Bertha’s mind raced,

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

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

Thank you

the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we

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

light, a stark contrast to the desolate chill outside.

phone shutting off. The festive

he was left to stand outside, a silent

to the young mistress, ask her to let him in. But this was personal,

the words.

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail of inferiority and

out of

he loved was inside, and his longing for her bordered

status was like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest

a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through

snapped up.

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