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

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

looking at her

far off, Emeric and Jeff were

Emeric, look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric

glanced lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows

seems your little girl is

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

tried to plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture of frustration and

quite the charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia

remained aloof, uninterested in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts were

hot and

mistress; if it weren’t for his disability, why would

she have to act so high and

lackluster progress, fretted for

for some

are you of

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

there’s a small issue,” the secretary hedged

You’re not treating me like

secretary of the Ashbourne heiress is outside

sly glint crossed Bertha’s

Thaddeus quickly. Right now, that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds out, she’ll surely help him. That

cons.

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

wish,

Bertha’s mind raced, and

going to chase him off for you. How will

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

you so

Chambers family’s hospitality

gave a wicked smirk, her fingers curling into an “ok”

blazed with light, a stark contrast to the

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

left to stand outside,

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

the words.

swallowed down a cocktail

he really out

inside, and his longing for her bordered on

a fortress wall, denying him even

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

snapped up.

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