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

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

breath, looking at her with gratitude, Thank you, Ms.

Jeff were

there? Jeff exclaimed,

lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably,

girl is getting quite cozy

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,

Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture of frustration and resignation.

Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every trick

at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like fireworks against a

him hot

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

to act so high

watching their lackluster progress,

was time for

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?”

a small issue,” the secretary hedged

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

the former secretary of the

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes,

he 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

cons.

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

wish, Miss

departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and

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

wanted that

you so

has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates

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

a stark contrast to the desolate chill

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

he was left to stand

could reach out to the young mistress, ask her to let him in. But

the words.

swallowed

he really out of his

was inside, and his longing for

like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest glimpse

have here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice

snapped up.

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