The True Heiress Returns (Tilda Jenson) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48 Tilda Will Never Return

“What did you just say?!”

Wade shot up in shock, coughing hard as his body shook.

Clive instantly slapped his hand over his mouth.

Crap. My big mouth again. Why can’t I just shut up for once?

This isn’t even my problem, but I went and stuck my nose right in it.

Then again, maybe only Clive would be reckless enough to actually say it out loud.

After all, he wasn’t family.

No one from the Jensons would ever admit they’d done Tilda wrong–especially not in front of Russell.

Russell’s face went dark, stormy like thunder.

What Wade said basically meant that Russell had accused the wrong person.

It was exactly like Tilda said—he had judged without knowing the truth, flipped the food table in front of everyone, made a huge scene, and even hurt Una by accident.

Sure, Russell had lived long enough to make mistakes before. That wasn’t new.

But the same person–twice?

The first time was the scandal.

The second time was when Wade fainted.

This had never happened before.

Howard’s eyes flickered slightly, but he stayed quiet.

So what if Russell had messed up? Howard knew his dad’s temper too well.

That same temper ran in all seven brothers–they were all stubborn, fiery, and never backed down.

Even if wrong, he would never admit it. Pride came first. Always.

“Dad, from now on … please don’t go after Tilda anymore.

“Every time you do, it just adds to the guilt we already carry.”

The words slipped from Wade’s mouth, leaving everyone frozen.

Especially Kyla and Howard.

Wade is different now

The old Wade would never have said anything about feeling guilty toward Tilda.

What are you… Wade, I only went after her because I was worried about you. You collapsed right after seeing her. How could I not worry?”

Even Russell, usually unshakable, felt humiliated being called out so bluntly by his son. He rushed to explain.

“I know, Dad. I know you were worried.”

Wade’s voice carried no blame.

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Chapter 48 Tilda Will Never Return

But hearing that his dad had gone after Tilda because of him only twisted the guilt deeper inside him.

That debt–he carried it alone now.

The infirmary went dead silent, the air heavy and suffocating.

“Alright, enough of this. Wade, are you hungry? I made chicken soup for you.”

Thanks, Mom.”

Howard, not wanting her to go alone, decided to tag along.

Not just Wade… even Howard feels different now.

She never listens to me, so she deserves the pain waiting for her.

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