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.

was thrown off the bed and landed hard on the floor, her stomach hurting from the impact. She

play dumb with me,” Gilbert said, his eyes filled with anger. “I

nothing but turned her back to him and lay down on the bed, rubbing her stomach. Her stomach was hurting, but she tried to convince herself that it was not that bad. Maybe if she just laid down for a bit,

at her silhouette, agitated beyond measure. He got up and staggered

and felt a pang of sadness. This silent treatment was unbearable, and she had no

lit, and the gray sky

“Kisa, are you okay?”

“Uncle Adrien, why are you suddenly

sister because you won’t help him. I thought it was just crazy talk, but today I followed him and saw him try to run you down with his

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

moment before saying, “I’m glad you are okay. However, from what happened, it