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?

arm, the warmth of her skin sending his heart into

his breath, looking at her with gratitude,

Emeric and Jeff were having a

exclaimed, patting

Nydia and Byron chatting amicably, his brows knitting

girl is getting quite

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

tried to plead his case, but seeing Emeric’s disinterest, he

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

at humor, and Byron’s efforts were like fireworks against

hot and

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

to act so

watching their lackluster progress, fretted for her

time for some

are you of

call, “Where to in such a rush? Can’t you see my brother is busy?”

there’s a small issue,” the secretary hedged

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

former secretary of the Ashbourne heiress is outside

glint crossed Bertha’s eyes, “Jason?”

he Mr. Thaddeus’s rival? His timing 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 it? The secretary was a loyal henchman, analyzing

cons.

Don’t disturb my brother

wish,

secretary departed, Bertha’s mind raced, and she

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

sister, haven’t you always wanted that ruby–encrusted necklace? Consider it yours.]

you

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

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

stark

fingertips trembled as he listened to the cold, mechanical tone of the phone shutting off.

to

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

the words.

Adam’s apple bobbing as he swallowed down

really out of his

loved was inside, and his longing for her bordered on

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

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

snapped up.

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

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