"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
Madalyn's sullen face instantly transformed into a kind one as she said, "Yes, yes, yes... I knew you guys were coming back today, so I had the servants prepare some food. Come on in, quick."Madalyn had prepared a huge table full of food, expecting that Davian and Kelvin would stick around for dinner. But, to her surprise, they both slipped away as soon as they got off the helicopter. So, Kisa sat at the big dining table with a few children and Gilbert, feeling warm and cozy inside. Even though the memories of the Kooper residence were not all good for her, she still felt like it was home and full of warmth.Madalyn had always been mean to Kisa and treated her badly, but when it came to her children, including the one still in her womb, she was nothing but kind. She even had the servants make several kinds of nourishing soups for Kisa, who was experiencing morning sickness. The soup bowls were lined up in front of her, and Madalyn said, not so nicely, "I know you've been feeling sic
Gilbert was being stared down by the three children.Andrew said, "Daddy, you can't be so harsh on Ma'am."Ada said, "Daddy, Ma'am is pregnant. You need to be more considerate."Blake said, "Uncle Gilbert, you got to be gentle with Ma'am. She's not feeling well."Kisa was so touched by the children's defense of her that she was on the verge of tears.But Gilbert did not let the moment linger, he addressed the children with all seriousness. "I'm doing this for her own good. Do you want to see her looking all pale and gaunt? Or your future little bro or sis all skin and bones?"The three little ones all shook their heads in unison."So, what do you think? Should Ma'am be a good girl and drink her soup?" Gilbert asked.Again, the three little ones nodded in agreement and turned to look at Kisa."Ma'am, Daddy's right. You got to drink your soup quick." Andrew piped up."Ma'am, it is for the baby's sake. Even if you can't swallow it all, you've got to try." Ada added."Ma'am, Unc
"Hmm." Gilbert suddenly responded in a flat tone.Madalyn frowned. "What do you mean by 'hmm'? Have you really come to terms with the truth and let go of that woman?""Hmm." Gilbert repeated the same sound.Madalyn was pleased. "That's good, that's good. So, you brought her back to the Kooper residence for the sake of her child, right?""Hmm.""Well, of course. How can the descendants of the Kooper family be left wandering outside? We should let her have the child first and then send her away.""Hmm." Gilbert seemed to only have this word in his vocabulary.Madalyn was happy and did not mind. She stood up with her cane and walked unsteadily to Gilbert's side, patting his shoulder in relief. "I'm so glad you've come around. After the child is born, just use money to send her away. We'll have done our utmost for her, considering she's an unforgivable sinner.""Hmm."Outside the door, Kisa listened quietly to the conversation.'It turns out that Gilbert really has kept me by his
Gilbert stood there, silent as a statue, staring at Kisa with a poker face.Kisa was caught off guard by his stoic demeanor and tried to break the ice by nudging the chicken soup toward him. "Come on, drink it before it gets cold."Gilbert took a cursory glance at the bowl, but kept his arms folded and made no attempt to reach for it. Kisa's smile stiffened as she wondered what the heck was going on. She probed him with a teasing tone, "Are you asking me to feed you?"He still did not budge or say a word. Kisa puckered her lips and lifted the bowl closer to him. She did not mind playing the good girl and indulging his whims if it meant a trip to Oceanville. But before she could spoon-feed him, he suddenly caught her wrist in his hand. His palm was warm, a stark contrast to her cold hands and feet that had been freezing all winter.Gilbert raised his gaze to hers, his deep eyes devoid of any emotion. "Trying to please me?"Kisa let out a light chuckle, "Nah, not really. I just thou