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 someone about to fall right before

Nydia’s arm, the warmth

her with

Emeric and Jeff were having a

Jeff exclaimed,

and Byron chatting amicably, his

girl is getting quite cozy with

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

but seeing Emeric’s disinterest,

charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every trick

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

him hot and bothered.

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

she have to act so high

their lackluster progress, fretted for her

time for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

by Bertha’s call, “Where to in

small issue,” the

You’re not treating me

the Ashbourne heiress is

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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 in a rather awkward spot, wouldn’t it? The secretary was

cons.

disturb

you wish, Miss

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced,

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

haven’t you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it

Thank you so much!]

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

into an “ok” sign with

light, a stark contrast to the desolate chill

trembled as he listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like an arsenal of blades piercing his

was left to stand outside, a

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

the words.

apple bobbing as he swallowed down

out of

was inside, and his longing for her bordered

was like a fortress wall,

here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female

snapped up.

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