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.

could she ignore

to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth

at her with gratitude, Thank

and Jeff were having a

Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric

lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably,

your little girl is getting quite cozy with

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

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

in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts

him hot and bothered.

if it weren’t for his

to act

watching their lackluster progress, fretted

time for

are you of

“Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see my brother is busy?”

small

not treating me like a stranger,

the

crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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 a rather awkward

cons.

disturb my

wish, Miss Bertha.”

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced,

at our door. I’m going to chase him off for you. How will

you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it yours.]

you

come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send

wicked smirk, her fingers curling into an

with light, a stark contrast to

off. The festive glow that surrounded him

an invitation, he was left to stand outside, a silent

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

the words.

as he swallowed down a cocktail of inferiority and

really out of his league?”

his longing

fortress wall, denying

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

snapped up.

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