Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 17 Are You Even Human?

Kisa took a deep breath and quickly fought back her sadness. 

“Kisa,” Sharon walked up to her with a clear tone of reproach, “How on earth did you take care of Andrew? You can’t just mistreat him because he is Gilbert’s child with someone else. The child is innocent.” 

“What do you mean?” Lea immediately said defiantly. “What do you mean mistreat? No one would expect the child to get sick, okay? And when he is sick, Kisa is also anxious, okay?” 

“But why was it such a coincidence that Andrew got sick just after he arrived at your place?” Sharon questioned, staring at Kisa. 

Kisa did not make a sound, and Sharon continued. “You know, Andrew has been weak since he was born. His lungs are not well developed, and minor sickness can induce a major illness. That is why Gilbert has been taking care of him meticulously.” 

“What?” Kisa was uptight upon hearing that. 

“Forget it.” Sharon’s expression finally eased up. “Leave before Gilbert notices you. He really hates you this time. He said you should have died five years ago and should not have been alive.” 

heart still ached involuntarily. She said in self-deprecating tones, “It doesn’t matter. Just

should not be stubborn with him, nor should you harbor false hope about him. You better leave before he comes

pierced into her, causing her heart to drip with blood. ‘The man I

go now. You have survived after all

go. It is useless for you to wait here. You might further

respond. So Lea pushed her away, and just as they reached the elevator, Gilbert came over. He still looked ruthless as ever, but his warmthless eyes had

run away even though Andrew’s condition is still

“No, it was—” 

is still in the emergency

frowned and stared at Sharon, who acted differently from what she had been earlier. ‘What is she

Lea

It was obviously you—”

be your child, but you shouldn’t target a child because of your hatred and prejudice.” Sharon cut Lea off again and stared at Kisa with disappointment. “I clearly reminded you to not let Andrew get sick. But you made him sick on purpose to get back at Gilbert. It is all my fault that my well-meant reminder turned out to be

had that gentle, innocent look, but she was no longer the same Sharon as before. Or perhaps she had never really known