Chapter 463

“What’s Emeric’s problem? What’s Cedric’s matter got to do with Jason?‘ set them straight

Evadne slammed her hand on the table, ready to storm off, but Myra grabbed her arm, “Don’t! Evadne, this isn’t your fight. You’d better not get into this, or you’ll just end up making your dad mad!”

“Jason is an important friend to me, and Nydia is my sister How can I just sit back and do nothing? I have to get involved!” Evadne had her own share of heartbreak in a love that her family opposed, and she didn’t want Nydia to walk the same thorny path.

and Nydia was timid and

Being the Ashbourne family’s beloved daughter didn’t make falling in love any easier. Jason was just a secretary, and Nydia was Wasn’t their love like a tiny boat in a tempest, vulnerable to the towering waves of family disapproval?

nd indecisive

“Evadne, don’t be stubborn” Suri joined in, trying to hold her back, “Your dad’s just starting to warm up to Thaddeus, and you two are finally getting some peace. Stirring up trouble now could backfire, and given your dad’s narrow mind, he might take it out on Thaddeus.”

“Exactly, and with Nydia being Myra’s daughter, it wouldn’t be appropriate for you to step in Avidna chimed in, trying to persuade her.

Evadne sighed heavily and returned to the table to gulp down a bowl of soup to calm her nerves.

When Myra went out to see her daughter Evadne followed.

In the living room, Jason and Nydia sat side by side on the couch, gazing into each other’s eyes affectionately their fingers interlocked. Evadne couldn’t help but bear with joy at the sight, looking at them with bubbles of pink happiness nearly escaping her lips.

“Jason, Nydia, it’s been too long.”

The couple stood up quickly, and Nydia, with a shy smile, asked softly, “Sis, how have you been? How’s your injury?”

“All better now, especially after seeing you two”

“Mrs. Myra Ashbourne, Ms. Ashbourne, Jason bowed respectfully the very picture of grace and manners. Even as he was imolved with the Ashbourne family’s daughter, he never forgot his place.

“Jason, how’s your recovery?” Evadne inquired with concer

Healed completely. Thank you for your concem, Ms. Ashbourne.”

His words were directed at Evadne, but his tender gaze never left Nydia’s blushing cheeks.

“Since you’re here, we might as well.”

Nydia, go upstairs. I need a word with Jason alone, Myra interrupted Evadne and spoke with calmness

With a worried glance at Jason, Nydia obediently climbed the stairs.

I

Myra’s tone cooled a bit, “Jason, I think you know by now Chairman Ashbourne’s stance on your relationship. He

that Myra, usually so gentle, could

I truly love

eyes reflecting a heartbreaking shimmer, his usually steady voice trembling slightly, Please trust me, and give me a chance to prove my love for

frowned slightly and shook her head, “Jason, I’ve seen you grow up since you were a teenager at Silverlake Harbor. I know your character well. I’ve never doubted your affection for Nydia, But some things can’t be resolved with sincerity alone; they require

were like boulders crashing into Jason’s heart, stirring waves

Evadne rushed after her, clutching at her hand, her eyes searching for answers, “Myra, why? You’ve praised Jason in front of me countless times. You’ve always liked him. Why the sudden

Dempsey family have upset him greatly. Emeric isn’t a snob; he doesn’t care about social matches, but he won’t let Nydia marry into a family with questionable values. He and I are in agreement” Myra,

minds. Nydia is still young, and college isn’t even over for her. It’s too early to

Myra’s retreating figure, her mind

be stubborn. But for Myra’s attitude

‘Ms. Ashboume,”

standing alone, his face pale, his voice cautious.

you heard everything?” She

for being concerned about

take it slow. I believe that as long as Nydia and I love each other, stay

that day? A lump formed in Jason’s

Nydia is going to be tough, Nydia was timid and gullible, and Myra didn’t

my brother for a long

clenched his teeth in anger, “When he threw his lot in with Elspeth, blind to right or wrong, all for power and fame, he ceased being my brother. tell dad if he continues to

deeply, her expression solemn, “Don’t be rash, Jason. These extreme measures won’t solve anything substantive. Thaddeus and I will handle Cedric’s mess. After all, he’s your elder brother, the firstborn who your parents had high hopes for

g with te

in an intense internal struggle,

to see you alienated from them. Be it Nydia’s situation or Cedric’s issues, I’ll do my best

gaze was piercing, I’d rather be the

of the Dempsey family

What

from Thaddeus and ended up on the ground, was diagnosed with a broken nose at the

distinguishing scents might not be that big of a deal.

he had to graft a piece of his own rib to rebuild his nose! And face

son beaten to a pulp, they were both shocked and furious, Mrs. Dempsey nearly had a heart attack, “Dedric! Who did this to you?! You’re a respected lawyer, how could someone

don’t ask. In the end, it’s someone we can’t afford to provoke

case, and you’ve been all wrapped up with the

darkening. “Elspeth and the Ashbourne family’s eldest daughter are like oil and water. By taking the Abernathy family’s case, you’ve crossed Evadne. Could it be that she’s the one

are thick as

shame, his teeth grinding in pain. “Thaddeus threw the punches, but it was at Evadine’s behest! Hmph. Those two are thieves, it’s

Ashbourne girls gone too

with rage, “After all we’ve done for the Ashbours family! Your dad was the Minister of Justice before he -retired, and Jason served

Mr. Thaddeus–Abernathy to make your life difficult and leaves you beaten like this? Do they think now that your dad’s stepped down, the Dempsey family are useless,

into a state; you have heart problems,

Ashbourne family, they’ve gone too far! Especially that Exache, spoiled rotten

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