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.

could she ignore someone about to fall right before

Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin

caught his breath, looking at her with gratitude, Thank you,

Emeric and Jeff were having a lively

Emeric, look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting

Byron chatting amicably, his brows

seems your little girl is getting quite cozy with 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, Emeric, you know that. Maybe we

seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed

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

remained aloof, uninterested in his attempts at humor, and

him hot and bothered.

if it weren’t for his disability,

have to act so high and mighty?

their lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

time for some underhanded

are you of

to in such a rush?

a small issue,” the secretary

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

of the Ashbourne heiress is outside waiting.

sly glint crossed

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 secretary was a loyal henchman, analyzing the

cons.

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

you wish,

mind raced,

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

always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider

you so

us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send him

curling into an “ok” sign

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

cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded

was left to stand outside, a silent sentinel.

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

the words.

he swallowed down a cocktail

out of his league?”

he loved was inside, and his longing for her

a fortress wall, denying him even

You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced

snapped up.

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