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.

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

warmth of her skin sending his heart into a flutter.

looking at her with gratitude, Thank you, Ms.

and Jeff were having a

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

and Byron chatting amicably, his

is getting quite cozy

to me more than once how much he likes Nydia. It’s rare for him

tried to plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest,

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

humor, and Byron’s efforts were like fireworks

him hot and

it weren’t for his disability, why would

have to act

progress,

time for some underhanded

are you of

call, “Where to in

a small issue,” the secretary

treating me

former secretary of the Ashbourne heiress is outside

glint crossed

Isn’t he Mr. Thaddeus’s rival? His 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

cons.

well done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha

wish, Miss Bertha.”

Bertha’s mind

at our door. I’m going to chase him

wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it yours.]

Thank you

to us, the Chambers family’s

into an “ok” sign with a sinister

stark contrast to

phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded

he was left to stand outside,

young mistress, ask her to let him in. But this

the words.

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

out of his

inside, and his longing for

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

do we have here? You look familiar,” a

snapped up.

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