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.

the bed and landed hard on the floor, her stomach hurting from the impact. She

said, his eyes filled with anger. “I may be worried about this child, but I’m

on the bed, rubbing her stomach. Her stomach was hurting, but she

up and staggered

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

was still dimly lit, and the gray sky outside seemed to match

are you okay?”

confusion and asked, “Uncle Adrien, why are you suddenly asking me this?”

to kill both you and your sister because you won’t

true face, she would have been easily fooled by 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 tone fooled Adrien into thinking she was not worried

saying, “I’m glad you are okay. However, from