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?

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

her

and Jeff were having

look over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting

lazily, noting Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows

seems your little girl is getting quite

with our families uniting, if Nydia married Avery, it’d be awkward for both, and unfair 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 more suitable for

but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he

a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by

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

him hot and bothered.

Nydia was just the daughter of a mistress; if it weren’t

have to

their lackluster progress, fretted

was time for some underhanded tactics.

are you of

“Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see my brother

small issue,” the secretary hedged

it. You’re not treating me like a stranger, are you?”

of the

sly glint crossed

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.

cons.

Don’t disturb my brother just yet,” Bertha

you wish, Miss Bertha.”

the secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and

chase him off for you. How

that ruby–encrusted

Thank you so much!]

since the man has come to us, the Chambers family’s hospitality dictates

into

with light, a stark contrast to the desolate chill outside.

listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off. The

he was left to stand outside, a silent sentinel.

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

the words.

apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail of inferiority and guilt.

he really out

inside, and his longing for her

was like a fortress wall, denying him even

look familiar,” a mocking, sharp female voice sliced through the air, and Jason’s head

snapped up.

and bodyguards. She looked down on him from atop the

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