Kisa gave a firm nod. "I got it."Kisa was just about to ask Adrien for a ride when he suddenly took on a righteous expression and told her, "Hold up, Kisa. Why don't you stay here and see if that guy still cares about you? If he comes back for you, it means there's still hope for you to win his trust. But if he doesn't, then I can come to your rescue. How does that sound?"Kisa's lips curled up in a stiff smile. 'This man is going to extreme lengths to test Gilbert's feelings for me. On Kerrona Hill, he went to great lengths to gauge Gilbert's affection for me. It is as if the more Gilbert and I loved each other, the more excited this man became, almost relishing in the idea of us hurting each other.'Kisa fought back a sigh and flashed him a wry grin. "Sure thing, just Uncle Adrien. I mean, this cemetery is a little creepy, don't you think? And the sun is setting, so if he's not back by seven I'll give you a call and you can come pick me up."Adrien patted her on the shoulder, hi
Kisa instinctively reached out and gently rubbed her stomach, finding comfort in the thought of this.Kisa didn't know how long she had been waiting, but she felt increasingly cold. Her legs and feet were almost numb from the cold. She had nowhere else to go, as there was a long stretch of wasteland outside the cemetery. With her reliance on a cane to even walk now, she knew she couldn't even entertain the thought of walking out to hail a taxi.After waiting for a long, long time, the chilly wind blew around her, rustling the branches of the trees and pricking at her nerves. She couldn't tell whether it was the cold or the fear that made her tremble all over. She couldn't resist looking back, and the more she looked, the more she felt a chill run down her spine.At this point, she even wished Anthony would come down from wherever he was - anyone, really - just so she wouldn't have to be so scared. With a deep breath, she leaned on her cane and prepared to climb up to find Anthony. I
The thought of staying in this gloomy, terrifying place made her skin crawl, and she could not wait to get out of there.Gilbert got into the car and looked at the woman who was quicker to jump into the passenger seat than he was, and sneered, "I thought you couldn't walk because of your numb legs? But it looks like you can run faster than me."Kisa mumbled under her breath, feeling frustrated, "My legs may be numb, but I'm not completely disabled, I can still run through the pain." She could not help but think that when Sara and Sharon pretended to be weak in the past, Gilbert was always there to pamper and care for them. But now that it was her turn, he was full of sarcasm and mockery. Besides, she was not pretending, her legs were genuinely numb. Gilbert was just blind and ignorant with poor judgement.Gilbert let out a cold snort and started the car.Kisa glanced at him, noticing his tense and cold demeanor, and put on a fake smile. "I didn't expect you to come back and find me
Kisa's body tensed as she looked at him. "W-What do you want?" she asked, her heart pounding."You're always trying to please me, aren't you? So why don't you use your body to do it?" the man said as he unbuttoned her coat. His slender fingers reached into her collar, his dark eyes showing no desire, only a mocking grin."If you want to seduce me, at least put some effort into it, won't you?"Kisa's heart raced as she gazed deeply into his dark eyes."Gilbert, please don't do this."Gilbert chuckled softly, his powerful fingers lingering on her neck, threatening to snap her delicate neck at any moment."Then tell me, what should I do?"Kisa was speechless as his hand tightened around her neck. Despite his smile, she felt more terrified and vulnerable than when he was angry."But really, I'm giving you a chance," he continued. "If you can lower yourself and please me, I might even fall for you. And then, you could easily kill me, couldn't you? Or maybe you're always thinking abo
"They wouldn't come over in the helicopter if it wasn't fixed yet. Don't you worry, you won't die in a crash."Kisa rolled her eyes at the second half of the sentence, but at that moment, Kelvin and Davian joined them. Kisa looked at Davian, surprised to see him alone. "Where's Felicity? Isn't she coming with us?""She's busy with some business here, she'll come find me in Calthon later," Davian replied. He had changed a lot since his past days of being emotionally distant. Now, when he talked about his beloved, his eyes shone with happiness.Kelvin sat behind Kisa and handed her a newspaper. "Have you read today's news? It's a big one."Curious, Kisa opened the newspaper. It was a report on Anthony, who was said to have gone insane. The report included some photos of Anthony acting wild on the street, tightly clutching a small bottle in his arms. Kisa assumed it was Lea's ashes. He had finally decided to take her out and about. With this news, Adrien would surely believe that Anth
Kisa swiveled her head to sneak a glance at the man who was previously engrossed in his magazine, only to catch him now drifting off to dreamland with his eyes closed. She rolled her eyes.'Not even a moment ago, he was as wide awake as an owl. Now, after a quick chat with Kelvin, he decides it is nap time? How petty can he get?'She seethed with frustration, biting her tongue to keep from lashing out.Kelvin, on the other hand, was livid. "We're not even yelling, for crying out loud. Can't we have a normal conversation without you being such a control freak?"Gilbert, without even bothering to open his eyes, shot back in a monotone voice, "One more word from you, and I will have Davian toss you out of this aircraft.""How dare he?" Kelvin glared at Davian, who was busy tapping away at his phone, sending sappy messages to Felicity. Davian grinned sheepishly at Kelvin, then hunched down in his seat to avoid being noticed.Kelvin let out a derisive snort before tugging Kisa by the
Gilbert shot her a piercing glare before resuming his meditation. Kisa breathed a sigh of relief, mentally scolding herself for being such a pushover. Despite being the one who was angry, she had turned into a timid mess as soon as Gilbert's mood shifted. 'Ugh, I'm beyond pathetic!'Suddenly, Kelvin's message interrupted her thoughts.Kelvin: [Is Gilbert not letting you come over?]Kisa: [Yeah, he's acting like a crazed lunatic, accusing me of trying to seduce you.]Kelvin: [Geez, he is seriously off his rocker. I have no idea what this guy's deal is.]Kisa: [Sigh, never mind. It's just his usual neurotic behavior.]Kelvin: [Well, let's just ignore him. By the way, do you want me to take you to Oceanville?]Kisa hesitated upon seeing his message. Gilbert was in no condition to take her there but going alone was risky. She did not know the place well and did not have any contacts there. On the other hand, Kelvin was familiar with the area and had connections, but he almost died o
Kisa's eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at him.Gilbert glared at her shocked expression and sneered, "What, don't you understand?""I-I do!" Kisa nodded vigorously. "I'll be good, I promise. Really good."Gilbert rolled his eyes in annoyance and turned away, ignoring her.By the time they arrived back at the Kooper residence, it was already afternoon. Kisa sat nervously in the helicopter, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. Now that she knew Andrew and Ada were her own children, her feelings toward them were different. Plus, it was the weekend, and the children were not at school. The thought of finally seeing her own children filled her with excitement, but also made her more nervous than ever.Gilbert had already made his way to the cabin door and was annoyed to see Kisa still frozen in her seat. "Can't stand up again?" he sneered.Shaking her head, Kisa stared up at him with a silly grin. She was beyond thrilled that Andrew and Ada were really her children; she fe