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 right

seized the opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth of

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

far off, Emeric and Jeff

exclaimed, patting Emeric on the shoulder.

Nydia and Byron chatting amicably,

girl is getting quite

matchmaker, chimed in, “Avery 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 front of me,

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

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

at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like

him hot and bothered.

mistress; if it weren’t for his disability, why

to act so high and

progress, fretted for her brother.

for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

to in such a rush?

Bertha, there’s a small issue,”

with it. You’re not treating me like a stranger, are

the former secretary of the Ashbourne heiress is outside waiting.

sly glint crossed

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 put Mr. Thaddeus

cons.

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

wish, Miss Bertha.”

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind

our door. I’m going to chase

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

Thank you

has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we

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

stark contrast

off. The festive glow that

an invitation, he was left to stand outside,

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

the words.

he swallowed down a

really out of his league?”

was inside, and his longing

was like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest

You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the

snapped up.

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