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 eyes?

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

at her with gratitude,

and Jeff

exclaimed,

and Byron chatting amicably, his brows

girl is

was head 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 Nydia. Forcing a match is

tried to plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture

Casanova. Seeing that Nydia

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

hot and bothered.

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

she have to

lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

was time for some underhanded

are you of

to in such a rush? Can’t you see

there’s a small issue,” the secretary

with it. You’re not treating me like a stranger, are

the Ashbourne heiress is outside waiting.

glint crossed Bertha’s

enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds out, she’ll surely help him. That would put Mr. Thaddeus in a rather

cons.

Don’t disturb my brother just yet,”

you wish, Miss

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and she

rival is at our door. I’m going to chase

that ruby–encrusted necklace?

you so much!]

since the man has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send him away

her fingers curling into an “ok” sign

mansion blazed with light, a stark contrast to

as he listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off.

was left to stand outside, a silent

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

the words.

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail of inferiority and guilt.

out

inside, and his

their status was like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest glimpse

familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice

snapped up.

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