Chapter 654 Blind Trust Born of Family Loyalty
"I was abandoned when I was so little–how could I possibly have a real father? Even if that creep were alive, there’s no way he could find me! This has to be a trap! A trap!"
Kyla could barely keep herself together. Listening to the sleazy voice on the other end, she couldn’t help picturing a bald, overweight middle-aged man holding out his hands, trying to extort money.
The thought made her want to scream.
The man called again. Kyla, like an ostrich, ignored it.
When the ringing finally stopped and silence stretched on, she let out a shaky breath.
"It has to be an act… yes! Definitely an act! I don’t believe it for a second!"
"Trying to trick me, Kyla? Not so easy! Now that the guy realized I’m on to him, he won’t bother me again!"
Just as Kyla congratulated herself on her cleverness, a new message shattered her composure.
"Kyla, since you refuse to answer me, I have no choice but to go to the Jensons directly to prove that we are your real parents! Your mother, your sister, and I are all here!"
She ground her teeth in fury. No matter how much she told herself it was impossible, that her real parents were long dead, a tiny, nagging "what if" crept in.
The caller knew her identity and phone number.
They might actually show up at the Jensons and cause a scene.
They might not be her real parents, just troublemakers. But now that everyone in the Jensons, except Blair, ignored her, it could play out like when she had framed Tilda. They might investigate nothing and just push her aside–out of sight, out of mind.
If that happened, it would be worse than ever. Kyla wouldn’t even get a chance to dig up anything from the Jensons before being forced out. If these supposed parents had money, it might be manageable–but if they didn’t, she’d be trapped. And even if they did, it could never compare to the wealthy Jensons.
Thinking it through carefully, Kyla typed back, "Give me an address and a time. We’ll meet, and that’s it! No bothering the Jensons!"
"Good. I’m glad you’re willing to see us. I’m very happy. Your mother, your sister, and I will be overjoyed to reunite with you. We’ll be waiting."
The next message provided the location. It was tomorrow at 3 p.m., at a restaurant on the outskirts of Slosa.
"I’ll be there on time."
After sending the reply, Kyla gripped her phone tightly, her eyes darting around nervously.
She was completely unnerved, panic thrumming through her veins.
Normally, Tobias was someone she could confide in, someone who would comfort her and guide her. But she couldn’t tell him about this.
If Tobias knew her real parents had come looking, it could jeopardize her standing with the Jensons.
He might even stop paying attention to her entirely. Losing Tobias’s support now would feel worse than death.
This was something Kyla had to handle alone. No matter what, she would meet whoever was on the other end tomorrow and deal with it then.
That night, some slept peacefully, while others were doomed to a sleepless night.
The next day, Kyla arrived early at the restaurant, wearing a hat, sunglasses, and a mask, her dark circles betraying a night of restless sleep.
She didn’t sit at the table reserved for Megan and the others.
Instead, she chose a nearby table.
She ordered a lemon tea and pretended to flip through a magazine, glancing at her watch from time to time.
Kyla was confident her disguise was flawless.
Little did she know… Tilda was already hidden in a corner, completely undetectable.
No one noticed her–or her concealment–unless she wanted them to.
She watched Kyla with quiet amusement, even pulling out her phone to start a live stream for Andy, who was always eager for gossip.
"Honestly, Kyla’s disguise is pretty impressive. Most people wouldn’t notice," Andy said neutrally, munching on peanuts.
"Did she do it all instinctively? She really can act," he added.
For Andy to say that meant Kyla was exceptional among ordinary people.
She had never trained in espionage or stealth, relying purely on instincts ingrained in her–reaching this level was extraordinary.
Tilda spoke lightly, "Of course. Her acting could win an Oscar. Otherwise, how could she have fooled the Jensons for so many years? Blind trust born of family loyalty aside, Kyla’s skill isn’t inferior to Darell’s."
In her previous life, Tilda had been the same. Kyla had tricked her for the first two years, betraying her while Tilda, foolishly devoted, believed Kyla genuinely cared and treated her like a real sister.