Chapter 283 Idiots
It almost felt like the Jensons had been the ones who killed Tilda’s real parents. When Tilda first returned to Jenson Villa, all the sons spoiled Kyla and ignored her completely. But after Tilda cut ties with the Jensons, they suddenly started paying attention to her, even reflecting on their past actions.
Now, watching Russell – so proud and stubborn – lower his head for the sake of his kids, Blair felt deeply moved. She thought marrying this man was the happiest, most correct decision she had ever made in her life. But then…
“Russell, you once promised to find out who leaked to the press the fact that I was the real daughter. Did you ever find them?” Tilda’s voice was cold, her eyes like ice. No matter what Russell did – even if he died – that ice would never melt.
“I…” Russell’s face stiffened. He hadn’t expected her to bring this up now.
“You didn’t investigate, did you? What are you so afraid of, Russell? Are you scared that the person behind it is the one you least want to suspect? Then what’s the point of trying to make peace with me? I’ve never mattered to you. Whether I lived or died never had anything to do with your family.”
Tilda pressed on, her words cutting deeper and deeper. She forced Russell to drag up the suspicion he had buried long ago. The one he suspected most was Kyla, because if she had done it, she stood to gain the most. No one else even had the motive. But Russell didn’t dare think about it too much. He couldn’t bear to accept that possibility. If it was really Kyla, how could he face the daughter he had adored for 18 years? All the sweet memories would shatter in an instant. And how could he face Tilda, the daughter who had been missing for 19 years, only to return and be framed and disowned?
“You’ve got nothing to say, huh? What’s wrong with you people? Why do all of you suddenly act like saviors, showing up in front of me like I can’t survive without you? Well, newsflash – I’ve been living just fine without you. Better than fine. Happier than ever! If you’re blind to that, maybe you should go see an eye doctor.”
Tilda turned on her heel.
“Professor Linscott, let’s board. Don’t waste time on these idiots.”
“Uh… okay.” Simon nearly choked on his own words. She had just called the Jensons idiots, right to their faces. Honestly, in all of Slosa, only Tilda would dare.
“Oh, one more thing. Someone here is supposed to be leaving the country today. All the Jensons in Slosa showed up, except… no Kyla. Let me guess. She’s pretending to have a fever so she can’t get out of bed. She probably said she wanted to come, but you told her to rest, so she had no choice but to stay home. Am I right? You’re really going to leave someone suspected of betraying the Jensons all alone in your house, Russell? You trust her that much?”
Tilda tossed those words out and watched Russell’s face darken.
“Enough, Tilda! I came here to reconcile, but that doesn’t mean you can slander Kyla! You have no proof of anything!” Russell couldn’t bring himself to doubt Kyla, but he also couldn’t stop the storm in his chest from tearing at him. He was too shaken, so he turned his anger on Tilda instead.
“Yeah, you’re right. I don’t have proof. Just pretend I was being unreasonable.” Tilda waved her hand. “I’m leaving. Bye…”
She didn’t want to waste any more words on Russell. In the Jensons’ eyes, Kyla was pure, kind, and innocent; an angel who could never betray them or do anything cruel. Tilda knew it was pointless to argue. It was Russell who disgusted her first. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have brought it up at all. Either way, she got what she wanted. Tonight, Russell wasn't going to sleep.
Dragging her suitcase, Tilda walked off with Simon. Russell returned to Blair with a stormy face.
“Honey, don’t be angry. That’s just how Tilda is. Don’t take her words to heart,” Blair said softly, trying to calm him. She had heard everything Tilda said. She didn’t believe Kyla could be guilty, not in her heart. But she worried Russell might…
“Forget it. It’s almost time. Dominic, go board with your mom. Be careful. Call us when the plane lands.”
“Okay, Dad,” Dominic nodded. “Justin, Kayden, Howard, Wade – while Mom and I are gone, I’m counting on you to watch over the Jensons and Jenson Group.”
“Got it!”
Everyone watched Blair and Dominic go through security and disappear into the terminal.
“Dad,” Wade asked, “are you heading straight to Jenson Group now?”