Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 1440

Gilbert sat slumped against the headboard of the bed, while Kisa lay beside him. A heavy sense of gloom surrounded him, and his eyes were half-closed. Kisa stared at him, her eyes wide open, fixated on his chiseled jawline.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Gilbert spoke. “Did you wish for me to be hit by a car just now?”

Kisa blinked, then shook her head. “No, of course not.”

Gilbert’s lips twisted into a cold smirk. “Really? You may not want me dead, but you certainly don’t seem to care if I suffer.”

Kisa sat up and reached for his wounded arm. “You are bleeding badly. Let me help you.”

“Get away from me,” Gilbert snapped, his arm flailing.

landed hard on the floor, her stomach hurting from the impact. She looked up at Gilbert, hurt and confused.

anger. “I

her back to him and lay down on the bed, rubbing her stomach. Her stomach was hurting, but she tried to convince

He got up and staggered

This silent treatment was unbearable, and she had no idea what Adrien was plotting. She wished he

was awakened by the shrill ring of her phone. The room was still dimly lit, and the gray

are you okay?”

and asked, “Uncle Adrien, why

came to me last night, and I think he’s lost his mind. He said he wants to kill both you and your sister because you won’t help him. I thought it

his seemingly sincere and harmless words. Suppressing a cold laugh, Kisa obediently replied, “I’m fine. Gilbert got a few cuts and bruises, but he’ll be okay.” Her casual

okay. However, from what happened, it