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.

how could she ignore someone about to fall

arm, the warmth

looking at her with gratitude, Thank you,

Jeff were having a lively chat.

there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on the

Nydia and Byron chatting

girl is getting quite cozy

much he likes Nydia. It’s rare for him to talk about fancying any girl in front of me, but he seems sincere about Nydia. Forcing a match is never sweet, Emeric, you know that. Maybe we should consider someone more suitable for

case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a

Seeing that Nydia

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

hot and

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

she have to act so high and

watching their lackluster progress,

was time for

are you of

by Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush?

small issue,” the

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

of the Ashbourne

sly 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.

cons.

handle this. Don’t disturb my brother just yet,”

you wish, Miss

departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and

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

that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it

you

come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we

fingers curling into an “ok” sign

mansion blazed with light, a stark contrast

off. The

left to stand

reach out to the young mistress, ask her to let him in. But this was personal,

the words.

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

really out

and his

in their status was like a fortress wall, denying

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

snapped up.

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