Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 1440

Gilbert sat slumped against the headboard of the bed, while Kisa lay beside him. A heavy sense of gloom surrounded him, and his eyes were half-closed. Kisa stared at him, her eyes wide open, fixated on his chiseled jawline.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Gilbert spoke. “Did you wish for me to be hit by a car just now?”

Kisa blinked, then shook her head. “No, of course not.”

Gilbert’s lips twisted into a cold smirk. “Really? You may not want me dead, but you certainly don’t seem to care if I suffer.”

Kisa sat up and reached for his wounded arm. “You are bleeding badly. Let me help you.”

“Get away from me,” Gilbert snapped, his arm flailing.

hard on the floor, her stomach hurting from the impact. She looked up

Gilbert said, his eyes filled with anger. “I may be worried about this

hurting, but she tried to convince herself that it was not

beyond measure. He got up and staggered out of the room, slamming the door shut

back and felt a pang of sadness. This silent treatment was unbearable, and she had no idea what Adrien was plotting. She wished

Later, she was awakened by the shrill ring of her phone. The room was still dimly lit, and the gray sky outside seemed to match her mood.

“Kisa, are you okay?”

feigned confusion and asked, “Uncle Adrien, why are you suddenly

wants to kill both you and your sister because you won’t help him. I thought it was just crazy talk, but today I followed

harmless words. Suppressing a cold laugh, Kisa obediently replied, “I’m fine. Gilbert got a few cuts and bruises, but

a moment before saying, “I’m glad you are okay. However, from what happened, it is clear that Gilbert still cares