Chapter 1575

Kisa tenderly wiped away the mud and grime from Gilbert's hands and face with a warm, damp towel. Finishing her task, she held his hand tightly and whispered, "It's over now. Everything's going to be okay. Ada's safe too. If you're exhausted, just close your eyes and rest. I'll be here, watching over you."

Gilbert remained silent, but he dutifully closed his eyes. She placed a gentle kiss on his forehead and left the room, her heart heavy with concern for her shaken daughter.

Davian and George were comforting the children when she entered the room. Davian, anxiety etched on his face, asked, "Is Mr. Kooper alright?"

Kisa shook her head. "His injuries aren't life-threatening, but he hasn't uttered a word." George's lips tightened, as if sensing something deeper. Kisa cast her gaze downward, asking, "When his parents were taken from him, was the scene anything like this?

the thunder's roar and lightning's flash

the bed, while Ada found solace in George's arms. Kisa approached, lifting Ada into her own embrace,

nodded. "Yes, on that fateful night when Mr. Kooper's parents met their tragic end, the rain poured down just like tonight. He was drenched in blood, just as he was today—except back then, it was his

lip quivering with sorrow. 'If only his parents hadn't suffered such a cruel fate, his childhood could have been filled with happiness.' A crushing wave of guilt washed over her,

George offered reassurance. "You mustn't torment yourself with thoughts of the past. You can't blame yourself for what happened back then, and Mr. Kooper would never

Andrew and Blake, sensing her heartache, approached with their tiny arms outstretched. They wrapped around her, offering comfort in their innocent embrace. Kisa smiled through her tears, overwhelmed by guilt. Gilbert would not blame her, but she could not help blaming herself. She had hoped to forget the past, to extract the thorn buried deep within her

bedroom, she found Gilbert asleep,

in the warmth of his neck, her voice trembled. "I want nothing more than to spend the rest of our days together, in happiness. I'm so sorry for your parents' deaths. If I could, I would erase

the weight of guilt and

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