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 someone about

opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth

caught his breath, looking at her with

and Jeff were

there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on the

Nydia and Byron chatting

seems your little girl is getting quite cozy with Byron.”

was head over heels for Evadne, everyone knew it. Now with our families uniting, if Nydia married Avery, it’d be awkward for 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

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

Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed

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

hot and

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

to act

their lackluster progress, fretted for

time for some

are you of

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

small

me like a stranger, are you?”

secretary of the

glint crossed Bertha’s

that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds

cons.

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

you wish,

Bertha’s mind raced, and

chase him off for you.

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

Thank you so much!]

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

wicked smirk, her fingers curling into an “ok” sign with a sinister twist.

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

fingertips trembled as he listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like an arsenal of

he was left to stand outside,

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

the words.

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail of

out

his longing for

a fortress wall, denying him even the

here? You look familiar,” a mocking,

snapped up.

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