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.

street, so how could she ignore someone about

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

at her with gratitude,

far off, Emeric and Jeff were having a

there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on

Byron chatting amicably,

is getting quite cozy with

to me more than once how much he likes Nydia. It’s rare for him to talk about fancying any girl

plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a

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

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

him hot and bothered.

the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t for his

did she have to act so

lackluster progress,

was time for some

are you of

“Where to in such a rush? Can’t

Bertha, there’s a small issue,” the secretary hedged

with it. You’re not treating me like a

of the Ashbourne heiress

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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

cons.

Don’t disturb my brother

you wish, Miss

the secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and she

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

sister, haven’t you always wanted that

Thank you

Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we

smirk, her fingers curling into an “ok” sign

a stark contrast to

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

he was left to stand outside, a silent sentinel.

her to let him in.

the words.

swallowed down a cocktail

really out of his league?”

woman he loved was inside, and his longing for her

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

a mocking, sharp

snapped up.

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