However, Ivy and Renata were unable to determine who the father was.
But that detail was irrelevant.
The fact remained that Tilda had a child out of wedlock.
Now that this fact was out in the open, it was like a slap in Tildaâs face!
Tildaâs complexion turned ashen, her fingers tensed, and her body shook slightly.
Was she responsible for her motherâs death?
Yes!
If she were innocent, Ivy would have no grounds for accusation!
Her mother wouldnât have passed away so suddenly!
No, that wasnât right!
She had intended to reveal the truth to her mother once her health improved.
It was Ivyâs distortion of the fact that led to her motherâs death!
Elma, tears streaming down her face, yelled at Ivy, âMiss Larson, you canât put all the blame on Tilda.
You
maligned her with vile accusations, and her mother died from the distress of knowing the suffering of her cherished daughter!â
Elma recalled the events of this morning with a heavy heart.
The day began with unexpected joy as Tildaâs mother, Kristi Larson, suddenly awoke from her long coma.
Tilda and she hurried to the hospital, their hearts filled with relief and delight.
Despite her frailty, Kristi managed to spend the morning talking with Tilda, tears mingling with smiles.
But the warmth of their reunion was short-lived.
As Tilda stepped out to discuss her motherâs health with the doctor, Renata and her daughter Ivy arrived, carrying a document with them.
They presented Kristi with an investigative report that claimed Sheldon was Tildaâs son.
Afterwards, Ivy uttered a multitude of unpleasant words to Kristi.
Ivy cruelly claimed that Tilda, though born into wealth, had been raised without proper maternal guidance, alleging her behavior was unbecoming of her status.
She accused Tilda of having a child with an unknown man and argued that Tilda had tarnished the Larson familyâs name to the extent that Wilton should disown her.
Her words were intended to provoke Kristi.
Affected deeply by her prestigious upbringing, Kristi was overwhelmed with fury and guilt upon hearing Ivyâs harsh words.
She pondered how different things might have been if her accident hadnât deprived her daughter of a motherâs guidance.
As Kristiâs breathing grew labored and her complexion paled, she urgently requested Elma to fetch Tilda to verify Ivyâs claims.