Chapter 511 This Is All My Fault

Dominic and the others were worried that Wade might lose control and do something reckless, so they ran after him.

Downstairs, Kyla was curled up in Blair’s arms, wondering about the presents her brothers might have brought her from Endralsia this time.

Blair had no idea what was really happening. She just thought Kyla was worried about her sister or wanted to free herself from the guilt she felt toward Tilda.

Now, Blair cared for Kyla even more than before.

But Darell and the other brothers, who knew what Kyla was really like, couldn’t stand seeing this. They just stood in the living room doorway.

Suddenly, they felt sad for this family.

Their hearts had changed.

They remembered last year’s holiday, the Jensons had been full of laughter, everyone together, joking and smiling.

That had been the happiest moment they could remember.

If only …

If only Kyla could be replaced with Tilda …

If only the sister spending the holiday with them was their biological sister, not Kyla–the fake sister who just acted sweet …

Wouldn’t that be perfect?

Tap, tap, tap.

Suddenly, they heard quick footsteps running.

“What’s going on?”

Before Darell could finish, Wade shot out like an arrow.

Darell and the others didn’t even have time to ask.

“Wade, what are you doing?!”

Wade didn’t say a word.

He just slipped on his shoes and ran out the door.

Dominic and the others hurried after him.

“Dominic, what exactly is happening?”

Darell gave Dominic a sharp look, hoping for an explanation.

Earlier, Russell had called Dominic and the others into the study, probably to tell them about Kyla’s true colors and how Tilda had been forced to leave.

The news must have hit Wade so hard.

“Let’s just follow him and see what he does,” Dominic said.

He worried that Wade might lose control and act recklessly.

Or maybe Dominic already had a guess where Wade was headed.

“Okay!”

The six brothers quickly followed Wade out of the house.

“What’s going on?”

Kyla, still caught up in her daydream in the living room, was completely confused.

All she could hear were the sounds of footsteps.

Russell came downstairs and watched his sons leave. His hands curled into fists, and a deep ache filled his chest.

He couldn’t shake the feeling.

This is all my fault as a father.

All my fault…

“Honey? What’s wrong?”

Russell turned toward Blair, who had no clue, and Kyla, who was still holding on to her.

His eyes flickered with a touch of disgust, but he kept it hidden.

He said, “Looks like Wade has something important to do. He didn’t say what, but since all the kids went with him, I guess we don’t need to worry.

“Blair, come over. I need to talk to you.”

“Oh, okay.”

After being together for so long, Blair could tell Russell was hiding something.

Actually, it wasn’t just now–she had noticed it for a while.

Nobody knew Russell better than his wife.

She understood him well enough to know that if he was keeping a secret, it must be to protect the family or for her sake.

If he didn’t want to explain, he probably had a good reason.

So she stayed quiet, believing that when the time was right, she would learn the truth. All she had to do was trust whatever he did.

As Blair moved to leave, Kyla jumped out, acting worried. “Dad, Mom, what’s going on with brothers? Should I go see them?”

“This is men’s business. You’re a girl–just wait here until they come back,” Russell said sharply, then walked out with Blair.

Kyla was left alone on the living room couch, staring blankly.

Wait, something wasn’t right.

Where were the gifts they promised?

Last year, the whole family had focused on her.

She got presents, flowers, parties—it made her feel like a princess, untouchable and special.

So why was she sitting alone in the living room this year? Everyone else was gone.

Her mind started racing.

It wasn’t just her imagination.

Lately, she had noticed a change in how the family acted around her.

They hadn’t said anything, and she had tried to ignore it.

After all, too many things had already happened in the family.

Could it be…

That some of her secrets had been exposed?

If that was true, would she even have a place in the family anymore?

Outside, the sky began to rain.

It was already late at night.

Because of the winter holiday, many workers in Slosa went on vacation or went home to be with their families.

The city had become much quieter.