Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 1428 It’s All So Fake

Gilbert stood there, silent as a statue, staring at Kisa with a poker face.

Kisa was caught off guard by his stoic demeanor and tried to break the ice by nudging the chicken soup toward him. “Come on, drink it before it gets cold.”

Gilbert took a cursory glance at the bowl, but kept his arms folded and made no attempt to reach for it. Kisa’s smile stiffened as she wondered what the heck was going on. She probed him with a teasing tone, “Are you asking me to feed you?”

He still did not budge or say a word. Kisa puckered her lips and lifted the bowl closer to him. She did not mind playing the good girl and indulging his whims if it meant a trip to Oceanville. But before she could spoon-feed him, he suddenly caught her wrist in his hand. His palm was warm, a stark contrast to her cold hands and feet that had been freezing all winter.

Gilbert raised his gaze to hers, his deep eyes devoid of any emotion. “Trying to please me?”

chuckle, “Nah, not really. I just thought I’d cook you some chicken soup since

and plunked it down on the desk. “I already told you, if you behave yourself and don’t stir up any trouble, I will take you to Oceanville. So

took a deep breath and kept her mouth

are playing nice now, just so you can stay close and plot your revenge. You’ve even managed to curb your temper, which is

hung her head low, staying silent

eyes and felt an unbearable restlessness in his heart. He violently

her heart. No matter how Gilbert treated her now, she could not blame him, as he

felt even more irritated. “You really are

sadness in her eyes. “If you don’t want to see me, then I will leave. Remember to rest early and take care of yourself.” Just as she was about to leave, he