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?

raged on, the thunder's roar and lightning's flash heightening

in George's arms. Kisa approached, lifting Ada

met their tragic end, the rain poured down just like tonight. He was drenched in blood, just as he was today—except

suffered such a cruel fate, his childhood could have been filled with happiness.' A crushing wave of guilt washed

mustn't torment yourself with thoughts of the past. You can't blame yourself for

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.

dimly lit bedroom, she found Gilbert asleep, his face contorted with

beside him, her fingertips gently tracing the lines of his troubled expression. She curled her arm around his waist, holding him close. Burying her face in the warmth of his neck, her voice trembled. "I want nothing more than to spend the rest of our days

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