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.

could she

clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending

caught his breath, looking at her with gratitude, Thank you, Ms. Nydia.”

Emeric and Jeff were having a lively

there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric

Byron chatting amicably, his

your little girl is getting quite cozy with Byron.”

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

case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture of frustration and resignation.

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

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

hot

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

she have to act so high

their lackluster progress, fretted

for

are you of

“Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see my brother

a small issue,” the secretary

You’re not treating me like a

the Ashbourne

sly glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds out, she’ll surely help

cons.

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

you wish,

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and she

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

sister, haven’t you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace?

Thank you

since the man has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates

curling into an “ok”

stark contrast to the desolate chill outside.

mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like an arsenal

he was left to

to let him in.

the words.

gaze dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down

he really out of his

loved was inside, and his longing for her bordered on madness.

like a fortress

a mocking,

snapped up.

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