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

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

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

Jeff

there? Jeff exclaimed,

Byron chatting

little girl is getting

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 front of

seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a

his injury, was quite the charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was

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

him hot and bothered.

it weren’t for his disability, why would he have

to act so

lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

was time for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

in such a rush? Can’t you see

there’s a small

treating me

secretary of the Ashbourne heiress is outside waiting.

crossed Bertha’s eyes,

but if Ms. Evadne finds out, she’ll surely help him.

cons.

Don’t disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha

you wish, Miss

the secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and

going to chase him off for you. How will you thank

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

you so much!]

the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send

curling into

mansion blazed with light, a stark contrast to the desolate

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,

ask her to let him in. But this

the words.

swallowed down a

he really out of his

loved was inside, and his longing

their status was like a fortress wall, denying

familiar,” a

snapped up.

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