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

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

her

and Jeff were having a

look over there? Jeff exclaimed,

and Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting slightly.

seems your little girl is getting

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

to plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest,

Nydia was not repulsed by him, he

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

him hot

of a mistress; if it weren’t for his

right did she have to act so high

watching their lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

for

are you of

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

a small issue,” the

You’re not treating me like

the Ashbourne heiress is

sly glint crossed

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

cons.

disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha drawled.

you wish, Miss Bertha.”

mind raced, and she

going to chase

that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it yours.]

you

has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send him away empty–handed.]

a wicked smirk, her fingers curling into an

mansion blazed with light, a stark contrast

fingertips trembled as he listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like

to stand

out to the young mistress, ask her to let him in. But this was personal, and he just

the words.

dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down

really out of his league?”

loved was inside, and his longing

fortress wall, denying him even the slightest glimpse

we have here? You look familiar,” a mocking,

snapped up.

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