Out of the Shadows: Tilda’s Brilliant Second Life
Chapter 168 Regret in Their Eyes
As a member of the Jensons, the cash gifts and allowances she received were amounts most people could only dream of.
On the outside, Kyla pretended to be careful with money. In reality, she spent it like there was no tomorrow.
Her family spoiled her, making sure she received every new designer’s limited edition every season, year after year.
Growing up with privilege, how could Kyla not get used to the finer things in life and develop sky-high standards?
That’s why she barely saved any money over the years.
Faced with the outrageous price for her hired gun to get the job done, Kyla winced.
It would cost her almost 90% of her savings.
Even if she found nothing bad about Tilda, the money was non-refundable.
She hesitated.
But now, there was no room for hesitation.
She had to find something to take Tilda down–fast!
Otherwise, Tilda would just keep taking more and more things away from her.
At Hopewell Hospital, Dominic stayed one more day for observation.
He was eventually released once they were certain he was okay.
Russell and the others decided not to tell the other kids about Dominic’s coma.
They covered up the lawsuit between Tilda and Russell. Blair and Wade helped however they could, making excuses to keep things quiet.
The other sons, who were still overseas and busy with their lives, didn’t rush home.
That was probably for the best.
If they learned everything that had happened recently, they would be worried sick.
After getting Dominic home, Russell and Blair rushed back to the office.
While caring for Dominic, they had been splitting their time between home and work.
Given their recent setback, the company needed a leader.
Now was the time to restore trust and steady the company.
“I’m sorry, Dad, Mom. If it wasn’t for me…” Dominic began.
Chapter 168 Regret in Their Eyes
Russell interrupted gently, “Enough, Dominic. We’re family. You just need to rest.”
Russell wanted to ask something, but he saw Dominic’s pale face.
He was curious what really happened between Dominic and Tilda. Why had Dominic changed so much?
But before he could get the words out, Blair quickly nudged his arm and shook her head.
Any questions could wait until Dominic was feeling better.
Right now, Dominic was in no state to have a serious conversation.
Russell and Blair left the room.
“Dominic, I actually planned a welcome party for you,” Kyla said, attempting to flatter him.
But Dominic just turned to Wade.
“Wade, I’m tired. I need some rest. Could you help me get back to my room?”
Wade hesitated for a second, surprised. “Sure.”
Kyla was left standing there, feeling completely embarrassed. She felt like a clown putting on a show for no one.
She trembled all over.
No way! Dominic actually ignored me?
Before, no matter how busy or worn out he was, Dominic would always smile as soon as Kyla spoke. He’d pat her on the shoulder and answer her questions patiently.
But this time, everything was different.
Dominic had changed.
Kyla could feel it. Dominic was keeping his distance.
He was paying more attention to Tilda now, just like Wade.
Everything was different because of that witch!
“Arghhhhh!”
Kyla’s heart filled with jealousy, rage, and frustration. Wade and Dominic didn’t notice a thing.
Once Wade helped Dominic back to his room, he said, “Dominic, you should get some rest.”
But Dominic stopped him. “Wade, stay with me. I want to talk.”
Wade fell silent.
When he looked into Dominic’s eyes, he saw the same sadness reflected back at him.
Chapter 168 Regret in Their Eyes
It was the kind of pain only brothers could really understand.
They both knew where this pain came from–Tilda.
Their little sister.
Whether they were amazed by Tilda’s talent or hurt by the complicated feelings they had for her, it all felt the same in the end.
Now, Wade and Dominic felt it all: regret, guilt, and a mix of negative emotions they couldn’t untangle.
Wade quietly closed the door behind him.
The two brothers sat side by side. They stared at each other in silence for a long time.
Finally, Wade couldn’t hold back anymore. “Dominic, what really happened between you and Tilda? I remember, you used to hate her.”
He was putting it lightly.
With Dominic’s personality, he used to wish he could strangle Tilda with his own hands.
Hate didn’t even come close to describing how Dominic felt about Tilda.
Dominic sighed. “Wade, these past few days felt like I fell from heaven straight into the deepest pit. I thought things were getting better, but I ended up in a nightmare even worse than before.”