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

Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending his heart into

breath, looking at her

far off, Emeric and Jeff were having a lively

exclaimed, patting Emeric

Nydia and Byron chatting amicably,

your little girl is getting quite cozy

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 seems sincere about Nydia. Forcing a match is never sweet, Emeric,

disinterest, he sighed with a

that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every

remained aloof, uninterested in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like

him hot and

Nydia was just the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t

right did she have to act so

their lackluster progress, fretted

was time for some

are you of

Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush?

there’s a small issue,”

You’re not treating me

the former secretary of the

sly glint crossed Bertha’s eyes,

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.

cons.

done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha drawled.

wish,

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind

I’m going to chase him off for you. How will

always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace?

you so much!]

the Chambers family’s hospitality

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

a stark contrast to the

cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off.

left to stand

her to let him in. But this

the words.

he swallowed down a cocktail of inferiority

out of

he loved was inside, and his longing for her

like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest

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

snapped up.

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