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.

would’ve helped an old lady cross the street, so how could she ignore someone about to fall right before her

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

her

and Jeff were having a lively

exclaimed, patting Emeric on the

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

seems your little girl is getting quite cozy

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

seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed

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

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

hot and

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

right did she have to act so high and mighty?

watching their lackluster progress, fretted

was time for

are you of

Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t

a small issue,”

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

of the Ashbourne

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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 secretary was a loyal henchman, analyzing

cons.

I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb

wish, Miss

the secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced,

our door. I’m going to chase him off

you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it

Thank you so

to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send him away empty–handed.]

curling into

blazed with light, a stark contrast to

of the phone shutting off.

invitation, he was left to

to the young mistress, ask her to let him in. But this was

the words.

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail of inferiority and guilt.

really out of his

inside, and his longing for her bordered on madness.

in their status was like a fortress wall, denying him

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

snapped up.

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