Chapter 1540

‘Maybe separating is the best resolution for us,’ Kisa thought.

Gilbert did not reply. Instead, he tightened his embrace, pulling her closer, showing her that he did not want to part ways, not even at the cost of his life.

Kisa lowered her gaze, overwhelmed by melancholy, and remained silent.

The next morning, she awoke to the sound of lighthearted laughter and the bustling activity in the kitchen. She gazed blankly at the ceiling, her heart stirring faintly.

‘How long has it been? How long since I last heard such carefree laughter? How long since I last experienced this simple, comforting sense of home?’

Slowly sitting up, she pushed herself off the bed. Since losing the baby, her weight had dropped dramatically, her 5’5″ frame scarcely weighing over 100 pounds. Her face was pale, and her emaciated body exuded a fragile frailty. As she stared into the mirror, there was a knock at the door. A small head peeked in.

It was Ada.

Mommy, can I

at her. “Of

rushed in, throwing her arms around Kisa.” Mommy, I’ve missed hugging you. Please don’t leave me and Andrew again.

smile wavered. She gently stroked Ada’s head, unable to find the right words. With so many unresolved issues between her and Gilbert, she could not provide the

enticing breakfast, featuring her all-time favorite egg sandwich. With consideration, he pushed the sandwich

take the kids to

her out of the house since she had not

room. But before she could speak up, the three children gazed at her

her lips pressed together, then

over to hold hers. He was giving his all to salvage their relationship, fearing she would become distant and withdraw into

the passing scenery. There appeared to be a high school nearby, with clusters of students strolling along the streets. The city had

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