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 of her

caught his breath, looking at her with gratitude,

off, Emeric and Jeff were having a lively

over there? Jeff exclaimed, patting Emeric on

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

seems your little girl is getting quite

was head over heels for Evadne, everyone knew it. Now 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,

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

a regular Casanova. Seeing that Nydia was not repulsed by him, he exhausts every trick to

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

him hot and bothered.

it weren’t for his disability, why

did she have to act

their lackluster progress,

time 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,”

it. You’re not treating me like a stranger,

secretary of the

sly glint crossed Bertha’s

warn Mr. Thaddeus quickly. Right now, that man can’t enter without an invitation, but if Ms. Evadne finds out, she’ll surely

cons.

well done. I’ll handle this. Don’t disturb my brother

wish, Miss

departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and she

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

haven’t you always wanted that

you so

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

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

blazed with light, a stark contrast to the

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

was left to stand outside,

him in. But this was personal, and he just couldn’t

the words.

dropped, Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down a cocktail of

he really out of

loved was inside, and his longing for her bordered on

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

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

snapped up.

crossed over her chest, followed by her secretary and bodyguards. She looked down on

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