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

warmth of her skin sending his heart into a

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

Emeric and Jeff were having a

Jeff exclaimed, patting

and Byron chatting amicably,

seems your little girl is getting

in, “Avery 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 girl in front of me, but he seems sincere about Nydia. Forcing a match is never sweet, Emeric, you know that.

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

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

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

him hot and

mistress; if it weren’t for his disability, why would

she have to act so high and mighty?

their lackluster progress,

time for some

are you of

in such a rush?

small issue,” the secretary

me like a stranger,

secretary of the Ashbourne heiress

glint crossed

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,

cons.

disturb my brother

you wish, Miss

Bertha’s mind

going to chase him off for you. How will you thank me, hm?]

you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace?

Thank you

the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we

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

a stark contrast to

he listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The

an invitation, he was left to

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

the words.

gaze dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed

really out of

he loved was inside, and his longing for

was like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest glimpse of her presence.

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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