<h2>Out Of The Shadows: Tilda’s Brilliant Second Life Chapter 23</h2>
Chapter 23 Give K a Break
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“Besides, we med Tilda without even checking the facts. Of course, she got mad and walked away. How could I just ignore that?”
ir gave a bitter smile.
She had no idea where Tilda went after leaving the Jensons.
More than once, ir thought about texting her, but then remembered–she didn’t even have Tilda’s number.
Any messages she sent just vanished.
When she scrolled through the family WhatsApp
thing stood out–Tilda was missing.
Soup, “A Loving Family,” filled with cheerful chats, one
The more ir looked, the more she thought, Have I been too careless as a mom? Is there anyone more neglectful than me?
But deep down, she knew K mattered more to her.
They weren’t rted by blood, but ir had raised K since she was little. Years of love and memories had built a bond.
Tilda, her real daughter, still felt like a stranger after less than half a month together. The connection was nothing like with K.
Still, the guilt about Tilda wouldn’t go away.
“You know what? Maybe just let it go. Tonight, let’s focus on talking about K marrying my son.”
Daphne didn’t care about Tilda, thinking people like her–unstable and unpredictable–were better left out of the picture.
“But Daphne, our families originally nned for Tilda to marry Preston. That’s why K said no. Now that Tilda’s back, K definitely won’t ept the engagement.”
“Well, that’s where we moms have to step in. Since Tilda already cut ties with the Jensons, K won’t feel bad. I’ve watched K grow up–she’s the perfect daughter–inw. You’ve got to help me…
If it were up to Daphne, the engagement with Tilda would’ve been canceled ages ago.
Even though she was close to the Jensons, she believed Tilda–without a top–tier education–would never fit in with the Bells. She’d only bring trouble.<fn03ec> Find the newest release on </fn03ec>
Suddenly, ir froze, staring ahead.
“Tilda?! What are you doing here?”
At first, ir thought she was seeing things.
Tilda can’t possibly afford a ce like Sky Dining.
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Chapter 23 Give K a Break
But looking again, it was definitely her.
“What?!”
Daphne was just as shocked.
Didn’t Tilda cut all ties with the Jensons?
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Sky Dining wasn’t just about money–Daphne herself had to wait two weeks for a reservation, even as a Bell.
Without the Jensons‘ help, how could Tilda get a table?
Tilda didn’t even nce at ir, acting like she didn’t know her.
That annoyed ir.
“You’re Tilda, right? I’m your mother. Why are you ignoring me?”
“Mrs. Jenson, watch what you say.”
Tilda finally spoke. “We have no rtionship anymore. Don’t rush to call yourself my mother–I’m honored, but I’m not worthy of being a Jenson.”
“What … Tilda, stop with the drama! Are you trying to hurt me? I’m your real mother!”
“Real mother?”
Tilda let out a bitter, coldugh.
“If this is what a mother is, then I really don’t want one.
“Save your love for K. I don’t need it.”
Their voices drew the attention of Jude and Maurice.
“Hey, Jude, sounds like your girl’s in an argument. Isn’t that Russell’s wife? Wait–that’s your Aunt Daphne, right?”
Maurice looked confused.
What’s going on?
He didn’t know Tilda’s story, but he was sure Jude did–Jude always dug up everything about his targets.
Jude stayed silent, his cold eyes still fixed on Tilda.
When their gazes met, there was a flicker of concern in his eyes.
Still, he knew she could handle herself.
“Tilda! K’s your sister. Can’t you give her a break?
“Do you really think that just because you’re a Jenson, you can steal the love K deserves as the adopted daughter, and you can make everyone focus only on you? You’re so selfish!”
ir’s voice was full of hurt and anger.
She never thought her own child could be so cold–unable to ept a sister who wasn’t blood–rted.
Tilda looked straight at her, unable to fake a smile anymore.
Give K a break?
The Jensons must be blind if they thought I haven’t done enough already.
I’ve stepped back again and again, terrified of breaking K’s fragile heart—until there was nowhere left for me to retreat.