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.

She would’ve helped an old lady cross the street, so how could she ignore someone about to fall right before her eyes?

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

at her with gratitude, Thank

off, Emeric and Jeff were

exclaimed, patting Emeric on

lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting slightly.

your little girl is getting quite

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, you know that. Maybe we should consider someone

Emeric’s disinterest, he sighed with a mixture of frustration and resignation.

Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he

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

him hot and

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

right did she have to act

watching their lackluster progress,

for

are you of

over, halted by Bertha’s call, “Where to in such a

Bertha, there’s a small issue,” the

not treating me like a stranger, are

former secretary of the

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes,

now, that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds out, she’ll

cons.

this. Don’t disturb my brother just yet,”

you wish,

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

rival is at our door. I’m going to chase him

haven’t you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it

you so

come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send

wicked smirk, her fingers curling into an “ok” sign with a sinister twist.

a stark contrast to the desolate chill

mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The festive glow that surrounded him felt

invitation, he was left to stand outside, a silent

in. But

the words.

bobbing as he swallowed down a

he really out of his

inside, and his longing for

a fortress wall, denying him even the slightest glimpse of her

well, who do we have here? You look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female

snapped up.

over her chest, followed by her secretary and bodyguards. She looked down on him from atop the steps,

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