Chapter 556 Unaware of the Truth

At this point, all Blair wanted from Tilda was atonement.

But how could atonement happen without meeting face to face?

Russell and the others were taken aback because a few of Tilda’s cold words hinted at something more. She once said, “If you really feel sorry for me..."

Was it a sign of Tilda softening inside? A sign that she wanted to reconcile with the Jensons?

Tilda didn’t wait for Blair’s reply, nor did she bother with the Jensons’ mixed thoughts. She simply turned and walked away.

The group silently watched her leave.

This time, Tilda’s arrival was expected to be like a bomb. Yet Blair’s calm defused it, and what might have torn the Jensons apart simply fizzled out. In a way, it was a blessing.

Before anyone could even quietly breathe a sigh of relief—tap, tap, tap. Urgent footsteps approached.

“Mom!”

Kyla’s anxious voice grew louder as she ran closer.

Hearing her, Russell and the others’ faces changed instantly. Blair, however, seemed to realize something. “Kyla?! Wait, is Kyla okay?”

Before she could finish, Kyla appeared at the doorway of the ward. Pretending not to see Tilda, she ran straight to Blair’s bedside, eyes red and tears streaming, before dropping to her knees. “Mom! Are you okay?! Are you okay?!”

Kyla’s sudden arrival disrupted all the scattered thoughts racing through Russell and the others’ minds. A flicker of hidden disgust flashed in their eyes–something Tilda quietly noticed.

It seemed Russell had been right. The entire Jenson family now knew Kyla’s true nature. Everyone except Blair, who was still kept in the dark. Oh, and one more person: Kyla herself.

If Kyla weren’t so foolish, she would have realized the Jensons were distancing themselves from her. What she didn’t know was that the plot to frame Tilda back then had already been exposed.

Seeing Kyla’s face covered in bandages, Blair’s worry surged instantly. “Kyla, are you okay? Your face…”

“I–I’m fine, Mom. As long as you’re okay, that’s all that matters! I’m sorry, Mom. I’ve been wanting to see you, but you were unconscious, and Dad and the others were always here. I didn’t want to disturb you. As soon as I heard you were awake, I ran here as fast as I could!”

Before Kyla could finish, Blair interrupted anxiously. “Kyla, don’t say that. Your face–what happened? Why is it like this?”

“Mom …” Hearing Blair’s words, Kyla finally lost control of her tears. They fell like broken pearls. “Mom, my face is ruined! I survived, but I’m disfigured!”

Blair’s heart felt as if it had been struck hard by a heavy weight. Seeing Kyla crying so pitifully and her face wrapped in bandages, Blair’s heart was filled with overwhelming guilt. “I’m sorry. Kyla, I failed to protect you… I was right there by your side, and this still happened. It ruined your face. I’m so sorry. Don’t worry, Kyla. I will find the best plastic surgeon. I’ll do everything I can to restore your face!”

“Mom, it’s okay. I’m fine. Just being here with you and being able to talk to you is enough for me. Last night, I swore I’d rather my face never heal for the rest of my life than not see you wake up. I’d do anything for you!”

Kyla’s tear-filled eyes and heartfelt sobs made her look every bit the devoted daughter. If Russell and the others hadn’t already had concrete evidence of Kyla’s true nature, they could have been completely fooled.

Watching Kyla, Russell felt a surge of disbelief. This one face had deceived them all! It had caused them to completely misunderstand Tilda for so long! It wasn’t that the Jensons were hopelessly gullible. After years of living together and building trust–and with Kyla’s flawless, Oscar-worthy performance–even Darell, an award-winning actor, could only sense that something was slightly off.

How could anyone have seen Kyla’s true nature? If the scheme against Tilda hadn’t been exposed, they might have remained in the dark forever.

At the same time, Russell and the others instinctively glanced at Tilda, worried she might misunderstand what she was seeing and resent the Jensons even more.

Now, only Blair remained unaware of the truth, but they couldn’t reveal it to her.

Watching this scene, the Jensons felt both miserable and disgusted.

Tilda’s lips curved in a faint, disdainful smirk. She had remained an observer from start to finish.

In the past, seeing the close bond between Blair and Kyla would have filled Tilda with sadness, hurt, and even anger.