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.

could she ignore someone about to fall right before her

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

caught his breath, looking at her with

off, Emeric and Jeff were having a lively

Emeric, look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric

noting Nydia and Byron

is getting quite

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

disinterest, he sighed with a

charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed

attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like fireworks against

hot and

if it weren’t for his disability, why would

to

progress, fretted for her

was time for some underhanded

are you of

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

there’s a small issue,” the secretary hedged

me like a

secretary of the Ashbourne heiress

sly glint crossed

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 put Mr. Thaddeus in a rather awkward spot, wouldn’t it? The secretary was a loyal henchman, analyzing the

cons.

handle this. Don’t disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha

you wish, Miss

mind raced, and she

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

that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it yours.]

you

us, the Chambers

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

blazed with light, a stark contrast to the desolate chill

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

invitation, he was left to stand outside, a silent sentinel.

her to let him in. But this was personal, and he just

the words.

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

out of his

loved was inside, and his longing for her

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

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

snapped up.

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