Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 1428 It’s All So Fake

Gilbert stood there, silent as a statue, staring at Kisa with a poker face.

Kisa was caught off guard by his stoic demeanor and tried to break the ice by nudging the chicken soup toward him. “Come on, drink it before it gets cold.”

Gilbert took a cursory glance at the bowl, but kept his arms folded and made no attempt to reach for it. Kisa’s smile stiffened as she wondered what the heck was going on. She probed him with a teasing tone, “Are you asking me to feed you?”

He still did not budge or say a word. Kisa puckered her lips and lifted the bowl closer to him. She did not mind playing the good girl and indulging his whims if it meant a trip to Oceanville. But before she could spoon-feed him, he suddenly caught her wrist in his hand. His palm was warm, a stark contrast to her cold hands and feet that had been freezing all winter.

Gilbert raised his gaze to hers, his deep eyes devoid of any emotion. “Trying to please me?”

just thought I’d cook you some chicken soup

desk. “I already told you, if you behave yourself and don’t stir up any trouble, I will take you to Oceanville. So don’t try to put up a show to impress me. It’s all so fake!” He sneered as he poured the chicken soup into the nearby trash can right in front of her, making sure she saw

deep breath and kept her mouth

“I see. You are playing nice now, just so you can stay close and plot your revenge. You’ve even managed to curb your temper, which is impressive for you. You said you won’t leave me,

low, staying

He violently swung the

carpet without breaking. Kisa silently bent down to pick up the bowl, feeling sad in her heart. No matter how Gilbert treated her now, she could not blame him, as he did not know about her plan. She thought after everything

even more irritated. “You really are something else,” he sneered. “You can endure so much

smile and suppressed the bitterness and sadness in her eyes. “If you don’t want to see me, then I will leave. Remember to rest early and take care of yourself.”

so caring and loving toward me. Why don’t you do something practical?” he