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.

helped an old lady cross the street, so how could she ignore

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

her with

off, Emeric and Jeff were

Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on the

lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting slightly.

your little girl is getting quite cozy with Byron.”

to me more than once how much

disinterest, he sighed with

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

aloof, uninterested in his attempts at humor,

him hot and bothered.

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

right did she have to act so

watching their lackluster progress,

time for some

are you of

over, halted by Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see

small issue,” the

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

the Ashbourne heiress is outside waiting.

sly glint crossed Bertha’s

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. Evadne finds out, she’ll surely help him. That would put Mr.

cons.

well done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb my brother just

you wish,

Bertha’s mind

to chase him off for you. How will

wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace?

you so much!]

the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we

fingers curling into an “ok” sign with a sinister twist.

mansion blazed with light, a stark contrast to the desolate chill outside.

off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like an arsenal of blades

was left to stand outside, a

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

the words.

he swallowed down

really out of his league?”

and his longing for her bordered on madness.

a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest glimpse of her

have here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air, and Jason’s

snapped up.

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