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.

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

the opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth

at her with

Jeff were having a

Emeric, look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric

lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows

seems your little girl is getting quite cozy with

how much he likes Nydia. It’s

plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture of frustration and

Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every

humor, and Byron’s efforts were like fireworks against

him hot and bothered.

of a mistress; if it weren’t

right did she have to act so

lackluster progress, fretted for

was time for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

secretary hurried over, halted by Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t

small issue,” the secretary

not treating me like a stranger, are

the former secretary of the Ashbourne heiress is outside waiting.

sly glint crossed Bertha’s eyes,

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

cons.

disturb my brother just yet,”

you wish, Miss Bertha.”

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and

is at our door. I’m going to chase him off for you. How will

that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it

Thank you so

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

curling into an “ok” sign with a

mansion blazed with light, a stark contrast to the

cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off.

left to stand outside, a silent sentinel.

ask her to let him in.

the words.

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

he really out

woman he loved was inside, and his longing for her bordered on madness.

like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest glimpse of her presence.

who do we have here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air, and

snapped up.

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