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

Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending his

breath, looking at her with

off, Emeric and Jeff were

Emeric, look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on the shoulder.

Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows

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. Maybe we should

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

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

attempts at humor,

hot and

daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t for his disability, why would he

she have to

their lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

time for some underhanded

are you of

“Where to in

small issue,” the secretary hedged

not treating me like a

the Ashbourne heiress is

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes,

an invitation, but

cons.

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

wish,

Bertha’s mind raced,

your rival is at our door. I’m going to chase him off for

wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace?

Thank you so much!]

come to us, the Chambers

smirk, her fingers curling into an

mansion blazed with light, a stark contrast

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

was left to stand

let him in. But this was personal, and he just

the words.

dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down

he really out

loved was inside, and his longing

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

here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air,

snapped up.

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