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

warmth of her skin sending his heart into a

her with gratitude, Thank

off, Emeric and Jeff

there? Jeff exclaimed, patting

and Byron chatting

little girl is

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

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

Nydia was not repulsed by him,

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

hot and bothered.

was just the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t for his disability,

did she have to act so high

their lackluster progress, fretted

time for some underhanded

are you of

Bertha’s call, “Where to in

Bertha, there’s a small issue,”

not treating me like a

the

crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

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

cons.

done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha

you wish, Miss Bertha.”

the secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and she texted Byron:

to chase him off for you. How

wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider

you so

to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality

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

stark contrast to the desolate

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

to stand outside,

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

the words.

dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail of inferiority and guilt.

out

loved was inside, and his longing for her

disparity in their status was like a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest glimpse

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

snapped up.

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