At the same time, Myra showed Tilda the photo too.
Tilda saw it and realized why everyone had been looking at her that way.
Evita sure had a knack for stirring up trouble.
âTilda, I heard that you are married now.
Congratulations!â a woman said with a smile.
Tilda composed herself, pocketed her phone, and replied, âThank you.
â
âYour husband is from an influential family, right?â
Tilda smiled, âYes.
â
The woman teased, âYou are now a part of a wealthy family.
â
Myra cut in, âTilda herself comes from a wealthy background.
Itâs only natural she married into a family like her own.
â
The woman nodded thoughtfully.
âYouâre right.
â
Another woman asked, âTilda, youâre a scriptwriter, arenât you?â
âYeah, I am.
â
âYouâre so talented,â the woman praised.
Tilda smiled modestly.
âThank you.
â
Myra chimed in once more, her tone pointed, âItâs because of Tildaâs talent and her supportive husband that she attracts envy from some women.
â
They all glanced over at the table where Evita and her friend were seated, noticing several women giving them disdainful Looks.
âYes, Tilda.
You have no idea how Evita and her clique bitch about you,â the woman said.
Tilda remained calm.
âDid they also mention that I had a child before marriage while still in college?â
They exchanged uneasy glances before admitting, âYes, they did Tilda smiled without saying a word.
Myra interjected, her voice firm, âSome people thrive on gossip and pettiness.
Tilda, donât let it bother you.
â
Tilda continued to smile, maintaining her composure.
They swiftly changed the subject, discussing their current lives and careers.
A moment later, Keanu, having finished greeting other classmates, approached their group.
âWhat are you talking about?â
âWeâre just having a casual chat, catching up on the latest gossip.
Fancy joining us for a bit?â Myra, ever the social butterfly, asked.
Glancing at Tilda, Keanu smiled softly and replied, âOkay.
â