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.

her stomach hurting from the impact. She

with me,” Gilbert said, his eyes filled with anger.

the bed, rubbing her stomach. Her stomach was hurting, but she tried to convince herself that it was not that bad. Maybe

her silhouette, agitated beyond measure. He got up and staggered out of the room,

no idea

off to sleep. Later, she was awakened by the shrill ring of her phone. The room was still dimly lit, and the gray sky outside seemed to match her mood. She fumbled for her phone and saw that it was Adrien calling.

you

asked, “Uncle Adrien, why are

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 was just crazy talk, but today I followed him and saw

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

you are okay. However, from what