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

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

looking at her with gratitude,

Jeff were having a

Jeff exclaimed, patting

Byron chatting

your little girl is getting

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

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

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

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

him hot and

was just the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t for his disability,

to act

watching their lackluster progress,

for some underhanded

are you of

secretary hurried over, halted by Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see my brother is busy?”

Bertha, there’s a small

not treating me like a

of the Ashbourne heiress is outside

sly glint crossed Bertha’s

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.

cons.

done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb

wish, Miss Bertha.”

the secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced,

going to chase him off for you. How will you

that ruby–encrusted

Thank you

the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we

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

light, a stark contrast to

shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him

left to stand outside, a

him in.

the words.

gaze dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail

really out of his

woman he loved was inside, and his longing for

disparity in their status was like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest glimpse

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

snapped up.

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