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.

how could she ignore someone about to fall

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

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

far off, Emeric and Jeff were having a lively

over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting

and Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting

is

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 me, but he seems sincere about Nydia. Forcing a match is never sweet,

seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture of frustration and

Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every trick to

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

him hot and bothered.

if it weren’t

have to act so high

progress, fretted for her brother.

was time for

are you of

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

Bertha, there’s a small issue,”

You’re not treating me like a stranger, are you?”

secretary of the Ashbourne

crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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. Thaddeus in a rather awkward spot, wouldn’t it? The

cons.

this. Don’t disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha

wish, Miss Bertha.”

mind raced, and she texted Byron:

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

always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace?

you

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

gave a wicked smirk, her fingers curling into

blazed with light, a stark

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

left to stand outside,

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

the words.

swallowed down a cocktail of

really out of his league?”

and his longing for her bordered

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

a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air, and Jason’s

snapped up.

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