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.

how could she ignore someone about to

opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth

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

off, Emeric and Jeff were having a lively

Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on

and Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting slightly.

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

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

but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he

the charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every trick to entertain her.

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

him hot and bothered.

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

did she have to act so high and

watching their lackluster progress,

was time for some underhanded

are you of

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

a small issue,” the secretary hedged

it. You’re not treating me like a

former secretary of the Ashbourne

sly glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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 surely help

cons.

Don’t disturb my brother

wish, Miss Bertha.”

Bertha’s mind raced, and

to chase

haven’t you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it yours.]

you so much!]

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

curling into an “ok”

with light, a stark

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

was left to stand outside, a

let him in. But this was personal, and

the words.

gaze dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail of inferiority and

he really out

loved was inside, and his

a fortress wall,

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

snapped up.

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