Out of the Shadows: Tilda’s Brilliant Second Life Chapter 418: Let Me Handle This Finished

After Tilda returned to the Jensons for half a month, Kyla had done all kinds of scheming toward her. No wonder Tilda finally broke down and cut ties. Who wouldn’t?

Later, Russell kept misunderstanding Tilda. He even tried to slap her, choosing to hurt and insult her instead of asking for the truth. She even dragged him to court, but he still whined like he was cursed with such a terrible daughter. But honestly, all of it was on him. Tilda hadn’t done anything wrong. And yet, without knowing the full story, he still shamelessly tried to make peace. He acted like they could just drop it all and move on.

He was way too naive and dumb. If it were that easy, then he’d never owe her anything in the first place. So how were the Jensons ever going to pay for the slanders and the damage they’d dumped on her? Whatever debt she supposedly owed for being born was already erased by their mistakes. There was nothing left to talk about.

Blair saw Russell suffering and could barely hold it together herself. Her heart felt like it was being ripped apart. She remembered what Tilda whispered in the restroom — that she wanted Blair and Dominic dead. It stabbed her chest again and again. The pain was unbearable. But she couldn’t share it with anyone. She had to bear it alone.

Russell was already drowning in guilt because of Tilda. Why add more to his pain? God, what did we even do wrong?

If Blair had known searching for Tilda would only bring misery and chaos, maybe she would’ve listened and stopped. Maybe she would’ve never looked for her at all. Then, maybe both the Jensons and Tilda would’ve had brighter, happier lives. But it was too late for that.

“Dad, Mom, why are you still in the living room? Where’s Justin?”

Kayden walked in with Wade right behind him. Wade had just finished his degree at Orica University. He was planning to head to Endralsia in a few days to help Dominic with the business and hoped to be back in time for winter holiday. Kayden, on the other hand, was more into music, not business—same as Justin. So they stayed behind to look after their parents. They were also waiting for Darell, who was wrapping up his filming and might snag another Best Actor award. Maybe then the family could finally sit down together. Well, everyone except Tilda.

“He …”

Russell wanted to explain, but when the moment came, the words stuck in his throat. He was sure Tilda had said something to Justin. That was why his son looked so shaken. But what exactly? Nobody knew.

“Dad, Mom…”

Just then, Kyla walked into the living room, her eyes swollen from crying. For some reason, the way she called him “Dad” this time made Russell’s skin prickle. Goosebumps ran down his arms. That had never happened before. Normally, the moment he saw Kyla’s teary eyes and pitiful face, he’d rush to comfort her and ask what was wrong.

But now, after learning she was behind that scandal that ruined Tilda, everything felt different.

“What’s wrong, Kyla?”

Blair, still in the dark, hurried over and held her, her chest tightening at the sight of her daughter crying. The family had been on edge for weeks. Everyone was tangled up with Tilda in some way. Blair worried about Kyla’s feelings. But with all they owed Tilda, she barely had the energy to focus on her.

“Mom, I just saw Justin. He looked terrifying, and I think he hurt his shoulder. I tried asking what was wrong, but he just ran to his room. He never acted like this before. Mom, did I do something wrong? Did I make him mad? I’ll fix it. I swear I’ll never upset him again.”

Her tears soaked Blair’s hand. Blair didn’t know what to say, so she just comforted her. “Kyla, don’t overthink it. Justin’s mood has nothing to do with you. He just… has some problems right now.”

Then, she gave Russell a quick look and led Kyla away to calm her down.

Once they left, Russell told Kayden and Wade what had happened. Kayden’s chest tightened. Could it be…

Starting to realize the truth, Kayden pursed his lips. “Dad, let me handle this. I’ll talk to Justin.”

“I’m counting on you. Out of all the kids, you and Justin are the closest. You two share the same interests and work in the same field.”