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.

cross the street, so how could she ignore someone about to fall right before

the opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending his heart into a flutter.

looking at her with gratitude, Thank you, Ms.

off, Emeric and Jeff were

Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric

noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting

girl is getting quite

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, but he

Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a

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

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

hot and

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

right did she have to act

their lackluster progress, fretted for her

for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see my

there’s a small issue,” the secretary hedged

You’re not treating me like a stranger, are you?”

former secretary of the Ashbourne heiress is

crossed Bertha’s

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

cons.

Don’t disturb my brother just yet,”

you wish, Miss Bertha.”

mind raced,

going to chase him off for you. How

wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it

Thank you so

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

her fingers curling into

stark contrast to the desolate chill

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

left to stand outside, a silent sentinel.

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

the words.

bobbing as he swallowed down a

he really out of

he loved was inside, and his longing for her bordered

a fortress

familiar,” a mocking, sharp female

snapped up.

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