Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 1577

Gilbert's eyes remained open, locked on her throughout the night, only succumbing to sleep as dawn broke.

As his breathing finally steadied, she cautiously opened her eyes.

In silence, she studied the striking face forever etched in her heart, her slender fingers delicately tracing the contours of his features in the air. After an eternity, she gently disentangled herself from his embrace and gingerly rose from the bed. As she opened the door, she could not help but steal one last glance at the man lying in bed. His slumbering face still bore a tormented expression, a shadow of anguish furrowed between his brows.

‘Perhaps, once I'm gone, his life will gradually find light,' she mused, her eyes brimming with heart-wrenching longing and

‘May happiness find you for the rest of your life,' she whispered in her mind. Then, with a faint, trembling smile in his direction, she turned and silently left the room.

siblings. In truth, Blake was younger than Ada, but he had resolutely declared himself her big brother, vowing to protect and cherish her. As she gazed upon the three

she caressed the children's heads and whispered, "I'm not the mother you deserve. I haven't been with you for long, and now I have to leave again. You must listen to your daddy, don't make him angry. You all must grow up happy and healthy. Mommy... loves you, more than you

the three children for an eternity. As the first sliver of dawn broke through the darkness, she finally mustered the strength to stand up and silently left the room. As she reached the top of the stairs, her heart raced at the sudden sound of soft footsteps behind her. She quickly spun around, her eyes meeting Blake's intense stare.

"What's wrong, sweetheart? Did I wake

his bare feet swiftly carrying

hand, his small face etched with sadness and fear. "Are you leaving us? Don't you want

child always knew how to tug at her heartstrings. She gently caressed his head. "I will always love you, Blake. I could never stop wanting to

wide, dark eyes seeming to pierce her

eyes, betraying her emotions. "Yes, I have to leave for