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.

the street, so how could she ignore someone about to fall

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

breath, looking at her with gratitude, Thank you, Ms. Nydia.”

far off, Emeric and Jeff were having a lively

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

noting Nydia and Byron chatting

is getting quite cozy with Byron.”

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 in front of me, but he seems sincere about Nydia. Forcing a match is never sweet, Emeric,

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

Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed

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

him hot and bothered.

if it weren’t

she have to act so high and mighty?

watching their lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

was time for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

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

small issue,” the

it. You’re not treating me like a stranger,

of the Ashbourne

sly glint crossed Bertha’s eyes,

Thaddeus quickly. Right now, that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds

cons.

disturb my brother

wish, Miss Bertha.”

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

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

always wanted that

you so

come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality

gave a wicked smirk, her fingers curling into an “ok”

a stark contrast to the desolate chill

of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like an

he was left to stand

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

the words.

dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down

really out of his league?”

he loved was inside, and his longing for her bordered

their status was like a fortress

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

snapped up.

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