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.

old lady cross the street, so how could she ignore

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

breath, looking at her with gratitude, Thank you, Ms.

and Jeff were having a

Emeric, look over there? Jeff exclaimed,

lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his

girl is getting quite cozy with

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

seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture

a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia

remained aloof, uninterested in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts

hot and bothered.

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

right did she have to act so high

lackluster progress, fretted for

was time for some underhanded

are you of

call, “Where to in

small issue,” the

me like a stranger, are

the former secretary of the

crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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 a rather awkward spot, wouldn’t it? The

cons.

well done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb

wish,

Bertha’s mind raced, and she

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

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

you

come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t

smirk, her fingers curling into an “ok” sign

a stark contrast to the desolate chill

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

left to stand outside, a

to the young mistress, ask her to let him in. But this was personal, and he just couldn’t bring himself to voice

the words.

as he swallowed down a

out

he loved was inside, and his

the stark disparity in their status was like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest

You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air,

snapped up.

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