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.

old lady cross the street, so how could she ignore someone

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

her with gratitude, Thank you,

and Jeff

look over there? Jeff exclaimed,

Byron

your little girl is getting quite

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, you know that. Maybe we should consider someone more suitable for her.”

but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture of

charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every trick to entertain her.

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

hot and bothered.

just the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t for his disability, why would

she have to act so high

lackluster progress, fretted for

time for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

in such a rush? Can’t you see

there’s a small issue,”

You’re not treating me like a stranger,

former secretary of the Ashbourne heiress

crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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

cons.

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

wish, Miss Bertha.”

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind

door. I’m going to chase him off for you.

you always wanted that ruby–encrusted

you

the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t

a wicked smirk, her fingers curling into

stark contrast to

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

an invitation, he was left to stand outside, a silent

to let him in. But this was personal, and he just couldn’t bring

the words.

he swallowed down a cocktail

really out

loved was inside, and his longing for her bordered on

the stark disparity in their status was like a fortress wall, denying

have here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female

snapped up.

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