Chapter 25 Why Am I So Weak ? If Tilda ends up getting dragged off by the cops , won't that make the Jensons look bad in front of everyone ? Even now , Blair's biggest concern was how the family's image would look . But Daphne was way too angry to care . Blair decided to wait until Daphne calmed down before trying to speak up for Tilda . " Oh ? " Alfie answered Daphne's outburst with just one calm word . His sharp , teasing eyes locked on Tilda . " Is what she's saying true ? " 炒肉 76 % 日 +10 Free Coins Tilda stayed cool . " There's security footage . Go watch it . She tried to hit my friend first . I just stepped in to protect her . " " Of course . " Alfie snapped his fingers . Sky Dining was one of the best restaurants in Slosa , famous for running like clockwork . Even the manager never bowed or tried to please rich women from the Bells and Jensons . But when she heard about the footage , Daphne started to look uneasy . The video started playing a moment later . After watching , Alfie turned to Daphne . " Ma'am , the footage shows exactly what this young lady said . You clearly struck first . She only defended herself . " The proof was obvious . Daphne argued anyway . " I - I only meant to scare her ! I wasn't actually going to hit her ! Look at my wrist- she did this to me . How can you call that self - defense ? " Tilda smirked without pity . " Did you even go to school ? " " What did you say ?! " " According to Section 736 of the Criminal Code , any proper response to an attack counts as self - defense . I grabbed your wrist to stop you . That's it - no back - and - forth fight . " If that's not self - defense , then what is ? Guess you're not that smart , huh ? " Daphine was so furious she could barely breathe . 1/3 O 23:52 Thu , Sep 4 Chapter 25 Why Am I So Weak ? Who does she think she is ?! No one has ever talked to me like this since I was a kid ! Before marrying Ryan , Daphne had been a spoiled daughter from a rich family . 76 % +10 Free Coins After marrying into the Bells , she became one of the most respected women in Slosa . " Tilda , what kind of nonsense is this ? How dare you talk to your elders like that ? Apologize to Daphne right now ! " Blair's voice was cold and sharp . Tilda really doesn't know her place ! She thinks she's tough now and can insult anyone , huh ? If I weren't close friends with Daphne , Tilda's little outburst would've gotten her blacklisted and ruined her social life in Slosa . Even though Jude now ran the Bells , Ryan still had a huge influence . If things went bad , Blair couldn't protect her , and Russell wouldn't risk the Bells for a daughter who had already cut ties . " So this is the kind of mother you are ? Taking the enemy's side and making your daughter apologize when she's the one who was attacked ? " Blair , as Mrs. Jenson , you've totally failed . If this got out , everyone would laugh at you ! " You call yourself my mother , but you can't even protect me from being mistreated ? Don't even say my name . I'm disgusted ! " " Tilda ! " Blair's nails dug into her palms as she glared , her eyes red with rage . " Your father was right ! Compared to Kyla , you're a failure ! " I never thought I'd have such a selfish , unreasonable daughter ! " I used to feel guilty about you , but not anymore - and that's all because of you ! " I wish I'd never had you , never found you , or that you had died 19 years ago ! Why are you still here ruining my life ? " Her voice dripped venom . " Tilda .... Una's face went pale . She didn't even get the chance to argue with Blair - she just stared at Tilda . 2/3 23:53 Thu , Sep 4 Chapter 25 Why Am I So Weak ? She was afraid Tilda's heart might shatter completely . 76 % +10 Free Coins Even Una , an outsider , felt crushed just hearing it . For Tilda , who had been starving for family love , it must've been unbearable . Tilda couldn't keep the faint smile on her face . Slowly , it disappeared , bit by bit . And her chest actually hurt . Why am I so weak ? I've already suffered so much pain and heartbreak in my last life . I promised myself I wouldn't waste tears on people who don't deserve them . Not anymore .