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?

the opportunity to clutch Nydia’s arm, the warmth of her skin sending his heart into a

her with gratitude, Thank

and Jeff were having

exclaimed, patting

and Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting

your little girl is getting quite

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.

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

Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every trick to

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

hot

the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t for his disability, why would he have

have to act

progress, fretted for her brother.

time for

are you of

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

a small

me like a stranger,

the former secretary of the Ashbourne heiress

sly glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

seems intended to 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 in a rather awkward spot, wouldn’t

cons.

disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha drawled.

you wish, Miss

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind

rival is at our door. I’m going to chase him off for you. How will you

that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it yours.]

Thank you so much!]

us, the Chambers family’s

her fingers curling into an “ok” sign with

blazed with light, a stark contrast to the

the phone shutting off. The festive

invitation, he was left to stand outside, a silent

out to the young mistress, ask her to let him in.

the words.

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

he really out of his league?”

was inside, and his longing

was like a fortress wall, denying him even the

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

snapped up.

followed by her secretary and bodyguards. She looked down on him from atop the

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