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.
lady cross the street, so how could she ignore someone about to fall
the warmth of her skin sending his heart into a
his breath, looking at her
and Jeff were having
look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on the
Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting
your little girl is getting quite cozy with Byron.”
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
to plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he
the charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not
Nydia remained aloof, uninterested in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like fireworks against
hot
if it
right did she have to
watching their lackluster progress, fretted
time for some underhanded tactics.
are you of
in such
a small issue,” the secretary hedged
You’re not treating me
of the Ashbourne
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.
cons.
handle this. Don’t disturb my brother
wish,
secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and
going to chase him
that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider
you so much!]
man has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates
a wicked smirk, her fingers curling into an “ok” sign with
light, a stark
phone shutting off. The festive
was left to stand outside,
in. But
the words.
gaze dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail of
really out of his league?”
his longing
like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest glimpse
well, who do we have here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp
snapped up.
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