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?

downpour raged on, the thunder's roar and lightning's flash heightening the palpable unease.

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

nodded. "Yes, on that fateful night when Mr. Kooper's parents met their tragic end, the rain poured

parents hadn't suffered such a cruel fate, his childhood could have been filled

with thoughts of the past. You can't blame

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 heart and live a joyous life with Gilbert. But now,

asleep, his face

her arm around his waist, holding him close. Burying her face in the warmth of his neck, her voice

the weight of guilt and

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