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.

an old lady cross the street, so how could she ignore someone about to fall right before her

seized the opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth

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

and Jeff were having a

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

and Byron chatting amicably,

seems your little girl is getting quite cozy with Byron.”

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

seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed

Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was

in his attempts at humor, and

him hot and bothered.

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

right did she have to act so high and

lackluster progress, fretted for her

was time for some

are you of

hurried over, halted by Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t you

Bertha, there’s a small issue,” the

it. You’re not treating me

secretary of the Ashbourne

crossed

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

cons.

disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha drawled.

wish,

Bertha’s mind raced,

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

always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it

Thank you so much!]

the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send

into

blazed with light, a stark contrast to the desolate

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

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

let him in. But this was

the words.

swallowed down a cocktail of

really out of

and his longing for her

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

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

snapped up.

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