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?

seized the opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth

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

Emeric and Jeff were having a

exclaimed,

glanced lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows

seems your little girl is getting

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 more suitable for

but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he

that Nydia was not repulsed by

attempts at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like

hot and bothered.

a mistress; if it weren’t for his disability, why would he

right did she have to act so high

their lackluster progress, fretted for her brother.

for some underhanded

are you of

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

a small issue,”

me like a stranger,

the former secretary of the Ashbourne heiress

sly glint crossed Bertha’s

better warn Mr. Thaddeus quickly. Right now, that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if

cons.

handle this. Don’t disturb my

you wish,

departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and

going to chase him off for you. How will you

you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it

Thank you

since the man has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates we shouldn’t send him

into an “ok” sign with a sinister

mansion blazed with light, a stark contrast

off. The

invitation, he was left to stand outside, a silent sentinel.

ask her to let him in. But this was personal,

the words.

as he swallowed down a

out of his league?”

he loved was inside, and his

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

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

snapped up.

bodyguards. She looked down on him from atop the steps,

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