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

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

looking at her with gratitude, Thank you, Ms. Nydia.”

Emeric and Jeff were having a lively chat.

look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on the shoulder.

noting Nydia and Byron chatting

is

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

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

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

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

hot and

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

right did she have to act so

watching their lackluster progress, fretted

time for some underhanded

are you of

“Where to in such a rush? Can’t you

a small issue,”

it. You’re not treating me like a

of the Ashbourne heiress is outside waiting.

crossed Bertha’s eyes,

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

cons.

Don’t disturb

wish, Miss Bertha.”

Bertha’s mind raced, and she texted

our door. I’m going to chase him off

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

Thank you so much!]

the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send him away

into an “ok” sign with a sinister twist.

mansion blazed with light, a stark contrast to the desolate chill outside.

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

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 cocktail

he really out of his

he loved was inside, and his longing

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

well, who do we have here? You look familiar,” a

snapped up.

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