Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 1455

Gilbert fell silent again, but it was clear that he was not pushing her away or trying to move away from her. Kisa snuggled into his embrace, feeling warm and safe, and soon drifted off to sleep.

But just as she was about to enter dreamland, she heard a muffled voice from above her head.” Even if you try to pretend, I won’t be fooled again.”

‘Not again!’ Kisa sighed silently, knowing that any explanation she could offer would be futile. She just murmured a soft “Mmm” and tried to ignore him, drifting off into a deep slumber.

But suddenly, she felt his lips on hers, harsh and punishing, almost as if he were seeking revenge. Kisa was annoyed and turned over, muttering, “Stop it, I’m sleepy.”

Then she heard his deep and repressed whisper in her ear. “If you want to kill me, just do it. I’m not afraid anymore, because… if I die, I’ll make sure you come with me. With you by my side, nothing. else matters.”

tender and low, as if he were confessing his love and his resolve at the same time. Kisa was too tired to say anything else, so

fell into a deep sleep, completely oblivious to whatever Gilbert might

space next to her, which was cold. Checking the time on her phone, she gasped in surprise to see that

and bright. Wondering where Gilbert could be, she was about to call him when Davian suddenly walked in carrying a steaming lunch box. “Mrs. Kooper, I just picked this up from the employee

Kisa sat down by the coffee table and motioned for him to bring the food

client,” Davian replied, placing the food in front of her. “Our cafeteria food is pretty good, Mrs. Kooper. I hope you

and her appetite had returned. Seeing the packed lunch in

him?” she asked

of you,” Davian said, then

and clear. “Gilbert left you here to

food at certain times I brought you breakfast this morning, but you were