Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 1455

Gilbert fell silent again, but it was clear that he was not pushing her away or trying to move away from her. Kisa snuggled into his embrace, feeling warm and safe, and soon drifted off to sleep.

But just as she was about to enter dreamland, she heard a muffled voice from above her head.” Even if you try to pretend, I won’t be fooled again.”

‘Not again!’ Kisa sighed silently, knowing that any explanation she could offer would be futile. She just murmured a soft “Mmm” and tried to ignore him, drifting off into a deep slumber.

But suddenly, she felt his lips on hers, harsh and punishing, almost as if he were seeking revenge. Kisa was annoyed and turned over, muttering, “Stop it, I’m sleepy.”

Then she heard his deep and repressed whisper in her ear. “If you want to kill me, just do it. I’m not afraid anymore, because… if I die, I’ll make sure you come with me. With you by my side, nothing. else matters.”

as if he were confessing his love and his resolve at the same time. Kisa was too tired to say anything else, so she just muttered, “Okay… whatever happens… I’ll be

a deep sleep, completely oblivious to whatever Gilbert might have said

which was cold. Checking

find the CEO’s office empty and bright. Wondering where Gilbert could be, she was about to call him when Davian suddenly walked in carrying a steaming lunch box. “Mrs. Kooper, I just picked this up

for him to bring the food over, she

Kooper went out to meet a client,” Davian replied, placing the food in front of

Her morning sickness had subsided, and her appetite had returned. Seeing the packed lunch in

didn’t you go with him?” she

of you,” Davian said, then realizing he had said too much, quickly

heard him loud and clear. “Gilbert left you here to take

asked me to bring you food at certain times I brought you breakfast this morning, but you were sleeping so soundly