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.

cross the street, so how could she ignore someone

the warmth of

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

off, Emeric and Jeff were

there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on

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

girl is getting quite

me more than once how much he likes Nydia. It’s rare for him to talk

seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he

a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia

at humor, and Byron’s efforts were

him hot and bothered.

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

have to act so high and

progress, fretted for

was time for

are you of

to in such a rush? Can’t you see my brother

Bertha, there’s a small issue,” the secretary

it. You’re not treating me like a

the Ashbourne

sly glint crossed Bertha’s

Mr. Thaddeus’s rival? His 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

cons.

disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha

wish,

mind raced, and she texted Byron:

I’m going to chase him off for you. How will you thank me,

wanted that ruby–encrusted

Thank you so much!]

Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t

her fingers curling into an “ok” sign with

mansion blazed with light, a stark contrast to

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

he was left to stand outside,

let him in. But this was personal, and he just couldn’t bring

the words.

apple bobbing as he swallowed down

out

was inside, and his longing for her

a fortress wall, denying

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

snapped up.

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