Reborn Through Fire

Chapter 1459

As Kisa reached for the tie on Gilbert’s sleeping robe, he instantly grabbed her delicate wrist with an iron grip Perplexed, Kisa looked up and met his cold, sneering gaze “Isn’t this what you wanted?” she asked, confused

“I do want it, but I don’t like coercion Your pathetic attempt at forcing it makes me sick, Gilbert retorted

Kisa’s body tensed up, a sharp pain stabbing at her heart. She bit her lip and remained silent. fearing that speaking up would cause her emotions to spill over.

Gilbert broke away from her grasp and strode toward the window, throwing it open and lighting at cigarette with a sharp inhale. He seemed to be releasing some pent-up frustration through his smoking

Meanwhile, Kisa buried herself under the covers, fighting against her swirling thoughts. Once Adrien’s affairs are settled, he’ll understand my true intentions

After smoking three cigarettes at the window, Gilbert finally returned to bed. Perhaps because of the wind, the smell of cigarette smoke was subtle, but his presence was distant and cold, as if he was pushing her away

moved closer and hugged him from behind. He did not react, and Kisa was silent for a while before she spoke

are we really going to Oceanville in

Gilbert replied, his voice monotone and icy. “But don’t even

not wanting to hear his harsh words. “I just want to find your uncle, David. If we can find him, maybe we can

stayed silent, his back facing her and his demeanor

rest. You barely slept last night.” She rested her head on his back, a

about what the future held, but the Adrien situation needed to be dealt

as soon as possible.

broke the silence. “Why do you even give a damn about changing

guard for a moment, but she quickly bounced back with a smile, “Duh, I care. Your grandma means the world to you,

off any further

jaw and fell silent. Later that night, while Gilbert was