"My poor great-grandchild is dead, yet you want me to do something for their sake? Are you trying to make me sad on purpose?!"Madalyn said while sadly wiping her tears.Gilbert chuckled, "Who said it's dead?"Madalyn froze and looked at him in shock. "What do you mean? The baby...""The baby is still in her stomach. The miscarriage incident a few days ago was to tackle Sharon. Kisa didn't actually have a miscarriage."Gilbert did not tell Madalyn about Kisa's fake pregnancy to prevent her from hating Kisa even more.'Telling grandma that the baby's still there is enough. That way, grandma will stop putting Kisa in a tight spot. Besides, she'll be happy,' he thought.As expected, a smile instantly appeared on Madalyn's face. She grabbed Gilbert's hand excitedly and said, "Really? Is the baby really still alive?"Gilbert nodded with a smile. "But, you need to keep this a secret and not tell anyone, including Kisa.""Why? Doesn't she know that she's pregnant?" Madalyn asked perp
Kisa's mood, which just got relaxed, was tense once again. Her whole body also turned stiff.The man practically embraced her entire body in his arms. His warm hands covered her belly and gently caressed it.Kisa thought he wanted to do it again, so she could not help but remind him, "Gilbert, I... I'm on my period.""Mhm, I know."Gilbert answered indifferently. It made her sound as if she had imagined things.Kisa's face burned up slightly.She felt even warmer with the burning-hot chest pressed against her back.Kisa moved to the side again. However, the man pulled her back with his strong arms."If you scoot any further, you'll fall to the ground."Then, he moved backward while hugging her, ensuring that she had sufficient space on her side and would not fall off the bed."Go to sleep. Don't worry. I won't touch you," Gilbert said.Suddenly he released her and pulled a few inches away.Kisa was perplexed at his inconsistent attitude.At first, she really wanted to slee
"You don't have to come downstairs in the future. When you're hungry, press the call button above your bed. The call button that was previously installed hasn't been removed yet, right? Just call for a servant if you need anything."'Mrs. Kooper Sr. changed her attitude again today. It's rare to see her not treating me with disdain. She's even speaking to me with a hint of politeness and concern,' Kisa thought.She looked at the two in front of her in horror.'What happened this time? They're being so nice to me, and I'm starting to wonder if I'm pregnant again. But, that's impossible. I always take contraceptive pills after I do it with Gilbert. Besides, after Shaun and Sharon had set me up and I fell to the ground, the baby would've been long gone even if I was actually pregnant,' she thought again.Kisa shook her head quietly and turned to Madalyn. "Don't you hate me? Why are you suddenly being so nice to me? Are you scheming something?"She was purposefully provoking Madalyn t
Madalyn immediately snorted coldly, "Either you drink it, or you don't. Don't make it look like we're forcing you. My grandson's being nice to you wholeheartedly, yet you're making him swear such an oath. What's your motive?"Kisa pursed her lips.'I didn't expect Gilbert to make such an oath. It would be inappropriate for me to continue being stubborn,' she thought."There's no need to make an oath. I'll drink it."She grunted at the man and downed the entire bowl of decoction in one go.Madalyn nodded in satisfaction.Gilbert gently wiped the stain at the corner of her lips."Kelvin prescribed half a month's worth of the medicine of you. After taking the decoction for half a month, you should be fine. If you find it bitter, I'll buy you some gummies or something."'All of a sudden, he's being sweet again,' Kisa thought.She stared at him, as she was startled. For a while, she was in a daze.Gilbert gently patted the back of her head."Go upstairs and get some rest. I shoul
"Wherever I go is none of your business. In the future, I'll go out whenever I want to, and I won't be asking you. It's not like you'd agree to it anyway."Gilbert could sense the woman's evident anger, so he lowered his gaze and compromised, "Alright. I won't force you to rest at home. Are you happy now?""Really?"As soon as Kisa revealed a smile, Gilbert quickly added, "However, you need to tell me where you're going. You can't just go missing without a word.""I'm fine with that," Kisa nodded.'After all, I'm only going to the set. It's not like I'm doing something bad,' she thought."Also, you must be by my side the entire time today.""Why?"Hearing Gilbert's request, Kisa could not help but frown.However, Gilbert did not answer. He merely answered, "If you don't agree, then you're better off staying home lying down."'If I constantly don't let her go out, she'll surely be unhappy and resent me. However, it's raining today. I don't feel safe letting her go out alone. T
Gilbert tidied up the couch and said to Kisa, "Sit here and rest for a bit. I'll take you out for lunch once I'm done with work."However, Kisa could not sit still. She smiled at him and said, "Do you need help with anything? Signing things, reviewing contracts, and all that?""No. I can do it myself. You get some rest."The man said to her without lifting his head as he busied himself.Kisa pouted.'Is he still holding a grudge against me because I dirtied his contract the last time?' she wondered.The man quickly entered work mode. He had a particularly serious look.Meanwhile, Kisa leaned against the couch and stared at him for a while.'Honestly, he looks really handsome when he's hard at work. There's an inexplicable sense of seriousness that makes him look particularly attractive,' she thought.The man took off his suit jacket. He was now only left with a gray-colored shirt.His shirt sleeves were rolled up, revealing a small portion of his muscular arms. On his wrist w
Gibert frowned deeply. He made a beeline for the door and opened it.However, he turned to look at the woman on the couch. Seeing that she was still asleep, he breathed a sigh of relief.Meanwhile, Davian stood outside the door in shock.He stared at Gilbert's dark expression.'Seems like I came at the wrong time. But I really can't tell when the right time is! I've been holding it in for a really long time outside. I only knocked because this matter is urgent and needs Mr. Kooper's signature,' he thought."Mr. Kooper..."Gilbert quickly made a shushing gesture before returning to his seat.Davian glanced at the woman on the couch and felt bummed out.'Go home and sleep if you're so sleepy. Seriously! Mr. Kooper glared at me for no reason because of you,' he thought.Davian tip-toed to Gilbert's desk. He handed Gilbert the document and pointed at the area that needed stamping.After looking at the document, Gilbert took out a stamp and stamped it on it. Then, he waved his han
Suddenly, someone shouted behind Peter. However, it was not a woman's voice.Peter slowly turned around and saw Adrien walking toward him hurriedly."Why didn't you tell me you're leaving? I could send you off."Peter forced a smile, "There's no need to send me off. After all, you'll be coming over in a bit. It's not like we won't ever see each other again."Adrien shook his head in amusement, "I'll still have to send you off. Otherwise, I'll miss you."Peter could not help but smile hearing a middle-aged man say he would miss him.However, his smile was a little bitter.Jolina's ticket was already wrinkled from Peter's grip. Peter looked in the direction the cabs stopped once more, and the final bit of expectation he had dissipated.Adrien glanced at Peter's expression and understood the situation.He narrowed his eyes slightly and chuckled, "Go home, and don't worry. I'll help you get what you want."Peter shook his head, "This is different. It's not something I can have ju