Chapter 625 A Sudden Collapse

Everyone froze when they saw the sharp tension between Tilda and Blair.

Blair’s hair was a little messy, her pupils red, and her face twisted with madness. It was a side of their mother that no one had ever seen before. They had no idea what was going on.

“Mom…”

BANG!

Something hit the ground hard. Everyone turned toward the sound.

It was Justin!

He had collapsed on the floor, clutching his chest, gasping for air, and unable to speak.

“Justin?!”

“Justin, what’s wrong?!”

The scene instantly fell into chaos.

“It’s hyperventilation! He needs to lie down now, and then we have to call 911 for help!” Astrid shouted. She’d taken medical classes before and recognized it immediately. This kind of attack usually came from overwhelming pain or sadness. If not handled quickly, it could stop his breathing – and it could be fatal.

Astrid’s eyes flicked to Tilda. She knew exactly why Justin had broken down like this. It was because of Tilda. And yet, Tilda stood still. Her medical skills were the best among them, but she had no intention of helping.

With Justin in danger, no one cared about Blair and Tilda’s fight anymore. The Jensons rushed to carry Justin out, calling for the restaurant’s medic for emergency treatment and dialing 911 to have him taken to the private hospital owned by the family.

The once lively scene was now quiet, leaving only Tilda, Astrid, and Theo behind.

“Man, what a mess,” Theo sighed. “This is all my fault, Queen. I never thought the Jensons would be here at Sky Dining tonight. If I had checked, none of this would’ve happened.”

“This isn’t your fault,” Tilda said softly. “Maybe it’s fate. I’ve run into the Jensons in ways I never could have imagined, again and again. Maybe I owed them some kind of debt from another life, and I’m paying it back in this one.”

Her gaze darkened, and she let out a quiet sigh. If she had risked her life for Russell in another lifetime – suffering abuse, humiliation, depression, and suicide, only to die in flames and be despised at her grave – then maybe that had been the debt she owed the Jensons.

But this time was different. That debt was already paid. She wasn’t turning back. Her plan would stay the same. Now it was the Jensons’ turn to pay for their sins.

Tilda noticed the worry in Astrid’s eyes.

“Astrid, go,” she said.

Astrid looked surprised. “Queen, you …”

“Since I know your true identity and still accepted you into the Comet Squad, it means I’ll accept all your feelings too. I can never forgive my family – we’ve reached the point of no return. Forgiveness is impossible between us. But you’re different, Astrid. They’re still your family. They never did anything to you that can’t be forgiven.”

Her voice softened. “If you’re really worried about them, then go. I’ll be fine with Theo by my side. You don’t have to cut ties with family who cared for you just because I did.”

Astrid said nothing. She met Tilda’s eyes and saw the understanding there. Touched, she gave Tilda a quick hug. “Thank you,”

“Go check on them,” Tilda said gently.

Astrid left.

Theo turned to Tilda, looking miserable. “Hmm, Queen, are we still eating?”

“Of course,” Tilda said with a faint smile. “I’ve been looking forward to tonight’s Flonche-style dinner. How could I not?”

She sat down and pressed the service button.

Theo hesitated, then sat across from her. He couldn’t help but speak. “Queen, don’t push yourself too hard.”

“I’m not,” Tilda said calmly. “I already found things that matter far more than the Jensons ever could. Don’t I look happy? I have my mentor, my partners, and my friends.”

Theo sighed, then smiled. “Alright. If that’s how you feel, then no more gloomy talk. Since Astrid can’t be here tonight, I’ll keep you company.”

Justin was rushed to the hospital and taken straight into surgery. Everyone waited outside in fear.

“H–how could this happen? How could Justin just collapse like that?” Blair panicked when her son suddenly passed out.

Astrid sighed quietly. “Aunt Blair, hyperventilation usually comes from deep emotional pain. You kept fighting with Tilda just now. Justin must’ve seen everything. He felt desperate but didn’t know how to stop it. That stress probably triggered the attack.”