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 someone about to fall right before

to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth

at her with gratitude,

Jeff were having a

Emeric, look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric

glanced lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting

little girl is getting quite

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 consider

disinterest, he

was quite the charmer, a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he

Nydia remained aloof, uninterested in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like

him hot

daughter of a mistress; if it

have to

lackluster progress, fretted

was time for some

are you of

Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see my

small issue,” the secretary hedged

me like a stranger, are

secretary of the Ashbourne heiress

sly glint crossed

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 surely help him. That would put Mr. Thaddeus in a rather awkward spot, wouldn’t it? The secretary was a loyal henchman, analyzing the pros

cons.

disturb my brother

wish,

mind raced, and

going to chase him off for you. How will you

that ruby–encrusted

you so

to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality

into an “ok” sign

blazed with light, a stark

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

an invitation, he was left to stand outside,

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

the words.

swallowed down a cocktail of inferiority

he really out of his league?”

his longing for her bordered on madness.

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

a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through

snapped up.

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