Chapter 350 It’s Time to Let Go.

“No, this can’t be happening…” Kayden muttered.

The way Tilda played the piano just now felt exactly like what Justin had described. She acted like the one who had rescued Justin from his lonely, isolated childhood. Only Kayden could sense that with his perfect pitch.

“Kayden, are you okay?”

Sitting next to Kayden, Santiago patted his shoulder. His brother was acting weird, and honestly, it was kind of scary.

Suddenly, Kayden leaped to his feet. It startled Santiago so badly that he nearly toppled off his chair.

“I need to check something right now. Santiago, Wade, stay here!”

With that, Kayden sprinted out, ignoring Timothy calling out to him.

Timothy muttered, “Why’s he running that fast? Chasing after his sister or something? Damn, that’s intense.” He remembered all Kayden had done for Tilda, only to get humiliated in return. Kayden, this is gonna be rough. All I can do is silently hope you make it.

Wade’s heart raced as he watched Kayden disappear. “Santiago, stay here. I’m worried about Kayden. I need to check on him.” He didn’t wait for a reply and ran after his brother.

Santiago was left stunned. What the heck?! Doesn’t he care about me at all? I didn’t even get to say anything!

Frustration was about to blow up inside him. But now that Wade and Kayden were gone, he was alone. It was the perfect time to sneak a taste of Tilda’s cooking without anyone noticing.

Santiago’s eyes darted around. No one was watching. He grabbed his utensils, cut a piece of Flonche–style cabbage roll, and popped it in his mouth. The texture was perfect, and the flavor exploded on his tongue. “Damn! This is insanely good! Even better than Timothy’s cooking! Tilda can actually make something this amazing. If she hadn’t betrayed and humiliated us, I’d honestly want her back as my sister–just so I could eat this every day!”

Good thing Wade and Kayden didn’t hear him. Otherwise, he’d be dead meat.

Outside, Kayden looked around as snowflakes drifted down. But Tilda and Mystro were nowhere to be seen.

He muttered, “Damn, they got away. Could Tilda be the one Justin’s been searching for all this time?” He knew the chances were slim. It was just a gut feeling. But Tilda was the only person who could make him feel that way.

“Kayden!”

Wade caught up to Kayden. “Hey, what’s going on? Why are you so fired up? Chasing after Tilda?”

“… It’s nothing, Wade. I must be overthinking. It’s impossible. Sorry, I tried everything to win Tilda back, but I got nothing in return.”

“It’s okay, Kayden. You did your best.”

Wade patted Kayden’s shoulder, trying to comfort him. He could tell Kayden was hiding something. They were real brothers who grew up together. Wade could tell whenever Kayden was lying. Since Kayden didn’t want to talk, Wade didn’t push.

“Kayden, I think it’s time we let Tilda go.”

“Wade, you-” Kayden stared at Wade in shock.

Wade smiled bitterly. “It wouldn’t be fair to keep trying to win her back shamelessly. We can’t keep begging for forgiveness. We kept going because we felt guilty, like we owed her. But after tonight, her actions made it clear. If we keep trying, we just pressure her more. Clinging only pushes her further away.”

If it were before, this outcome might have been perfect. That way, Tilda wouldn’t threaten Kyla’s spot as heiress.

But now?

Wade’s chest ached as the truth hit him. It felt like being stabbed and twisted at the same time. It felt like he was being torn to pieces. He thought about how cruelly he’d treated Tilda back then. The Jensons even misunderstood her and kicked her out.

Did she feel the same way?

The more he thought about it, the more he realized how much he owed her. He’d never be able to repay her. How could he even think about asking for her forgiveness?

Kayden stayed silent. He didn’t answer right away. If he hadn’t realized who Tilda truly was, maybe he would’ve given up entirely.