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 ignore someone about

the opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending his

at her with gratitude, Thank you,

far off, Emeric and Jeff were having a lively

look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric

lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting slightly.

your little girl is getting quite cozy with Byron.”

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.

but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with

that Nydia was

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

him hot and

Byron, Nydia was just the daughter of a mistress; if it

have to act so high

lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

for some

are you of

secretary hurried over, halted by Bertha’s call, “Where to in

small issue,” the

treating me like

the Ashbourne

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes,

Right now, that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds out, she’ll surely help

cons.

done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb my brother just

wish, Miss

the secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and

going to chase

sister, haven’t you always wanted that

Thank you

come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t

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

a stark

as he listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like an arsenal of blades

an invitation, he was left to stand outside, a

could reach out to the young mistress, ask her to let him in. But this was personal, and he just couldn’t bring himself

the words.

bobbing as he swallowed down a

out

inside, and his longing for her bordered

in their status was 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

snapped up.

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