Chapter 48 Tilda Will Never Return
“What did you just say?!”
Wade shot up in shock, coughing hard as his body shook.
Clive instantly slapped his hand over his mouth.
Crap. My big mouth again. Why can’t I just shut up for once?
This isn’t even my problem, but I went and stuck my nose right in it.
Then again, maybe only Clive would be reckless enough to actually say it out loud.
After all, he wasn’t family.
No one from the Jensons would ever admit they’d done Tilda wrong–especially not in front of Russell.
Russell’s face went dark, stormy like thunder.
What Wade said basically meant that Russell had accused the wrong person.
It was exactly like Tilda said—he had judged without knowing the truth, flipped the food table in front of everyone, made a huge scene, and even hurt Una by accident.
Sure, Russell had lived long enough to make mistakes before. That wasn’t new.
But the same person–twice?
The first time was the scandal.
The second time was when Wade fainted.
This had never happened before.
Howard’s eyes flickered slightly, but he stayed quiet.
So what if Russell had messed up? Howard knew his dad’s temper too well.
That same temper ran in all seven brothers–they were all stubborn, fiery, and never backed down.
Even if wrong, he would never admit it. Pride came first. Always.
“Dad, from now on… please don’t go after Tilda anymore.
“Every time you do, it just adds to the guilt we already carry.”
The words slipped from Wade’s mouth, leaving everyone frozen.
Especially Kyla and Howard.
Wade is different now.
The old Wade would never have said anything about feeling guilty toward Tilda.
“What are you… Wade, I only went after her because I was worried about you. You collapsed right after seeing her. How could I not worry?”
Even Russell, usually unshakable, felt humiliated being called out so bluntly by his son. He rushed to explain.
“I know, Dad. I know you were worried.”
Wade’s voice carried no blame.
But hearing that his dad had gone after Tilda because of him only twisted the guilt deeper inside him.
That debt–he carried it alone now.
The infirmary went dead silent, the air heavy and suffocating.
“Alright, enough of this. Wade, are you hungry? I made chicken soup for you.”
“Thanks, Mom.”
Wade understood Blair was just trying to ease the tension and calm things down. He played along.
Clive, sensing how awkward things had gotten, quickly mumbled an excuse and slipped out.
Wade was fine now anyway, and this was the Jensons‘ family mess.
No way was he sticking around to get caught in the middle. The best move was to run.
Meanwhile, Kyla eagerly offered to buy more soup for Wade.
Since she was a student at Orica University, she knew the area well and could be quick.
Howard, not wanting her to go alone, decided to tag along.
On the way, Howard walked a step ahead, not side by side with her.
That small distance made Kyla’s chest tighten.
Not just Wade… even Howard feels different now.
After a pause, Kyla’s soft, sugary voice slipped out, almost fragile. “Howard, don’t you think… Wade seems like he’s changed?
This time, Dad really was wrong.”
Howard’s answer was short but honest.
Wrong was wrong–he wouldn’t pretend otherwise.
But that didn’t mean his hatred for Tilda had disappeared. Not even close.
To him, she was a troublemaker who needed to crash into a wall, bleed, and suffer so she’d learn her lesson.
And when that day came, he’d laugh without holding back.
She never listens to me, so she deserves the pain waiting for her.
“Howard, do you… don’t you feel sorry for Tilda?” Kyla’s eyes glistened with unshed tears, her nose pink as she whispered, “She’s been misunderstood again and again. She left the Jensons because her heart was crushed. Maybe we should convince her to come back.”
“There’s no need. Chasing after her now would just mean begging to be humiliated.”
Howard’s eyes hardened as he remembered her sharp, cutting words.
If someone had asked me this question before, maybe I would’ve thought about it.
But now? Forget it.
Tilda is like a live grenade.
Letting her back will only blow the Jensons apart from the inside.
She needs to stay far away.
Seeing his expression, Kyla’s mind grew sharp and calculating.
Chapter 48 Tilda Will Never Return
Yes, Howard might have shifted slightly, but deep down, he still hates Tilda.
The real problem is Wade.
But Wade alone can’t stir up much trouble.
As long as I keep my parents and other brothers under control, Tilda will never return to the Jensons.
After parting with Una, Tilda went back home.
She started gathering evidence, preparing herself for the court battle.
Even though Andy would be leading the case, Tilda knew Russell had huge power and influence as the chairman of the Jenson Group.
The more prepared she was, the better.