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.

the children's room to check on them. The morning was still dark, and the children were sleeping soundly. Kisa tiptoed over. Ada had been frightened the day before and now sought comfort among her siblings. In truth, Blake was younger than Ada, but he had resolutely declared himself her big brother, vowing to protect

I haven't been with you for long, and now I have to leave again. You must listen to your

the bed, her gaze lingering on 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

wrong, sweetheart?

head, his bare feet swiftly carrying him toward

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

This sensitive child always knew how to tug at her heartstrings. She gently caressed

persisted, his wide, dark eyes seeming

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