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.

lady cross the street, so how could she ignore someone about to

arm, the warmth of her skin sending his heart into

his breath, looking at her with gratitude,

far off, Emeric and Jeff were

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

noting Nydia and Byron chatting

girl is

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 seems sincere about

disinterest, he sighed with a mixture of frustration

regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed

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

hot and bothered.

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

did she have to act so high and mighty?

watching their lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

was time for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

to in such a rush? Can’t you see my brother

Bertha, there’s a small issue,” the secretary

treating me like a stranger, are

of the Ashbourne

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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

cons.

disturb

you wish,

the secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced,

going to chase him off for you. How will you thank me, hm?]

you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider

you so

the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates

curling into an “ok” sign with a

light, a stark contrast

of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded

invitation, he was left to stand outside, a silent sentinel.

him in. But this was personal, and he

the words.

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

out of his

inside, and his longing for her bordered on madness.

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

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

snapped up.

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