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

the warmth of her skin

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

off, Emeric and Jeff were

Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on the shoulder.

and Byron chatting amicably,

your little girl is getting quite cozy with

more than once how much he likes Nydia. It’s

Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a

Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every

in his attempts at humor, and Byron’s

him hot

a mistress; if it

did she have to act so high

watching their lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

for some

are you of

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

Bertha, there’s a small

treating me like a stranger, are

secretary of the Ashbourne heiress

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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

cons.

done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb my brother

wish, Miss Bertha.”

mind raced, and she

I’m going to chase him off for

wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider

Thank you

has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we

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

blazed with light, a stark contrast to the desolate

cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt like an arsenal

left to stand

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

the words.

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail of

he really out of his

was inside, and his longing for her bordered on

fortress wall, denying him even the slightest

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

snapped up.

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