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
Kisa slowly got up from the ground and hobbled out with the empty bowl in her hand. "This man seriously misunderstood me," she thought. 'No matter what I do, he thinks I have some ulterior motive. Well, I guess I'll just have to be a good girl and do nothing for a while.' She opened the door and could not help but glance at his back before leaving.Only when the sound of the door closing echoed did Gilbert turn around, looking at the empty study. Suddenly, he kicked the chair with frustration. 'This is so damn annoying! That woman is a pain when she's here, and even more so when she's not!"Back in her room, Kisa called Adrien. "Uncle Adrien, have you returned to Calthon?"Adrien was in his club, holding Carolyn in his arms. Carolyn had already divorced Christopher and moved in with her daughter. To please him, they even gave all their shares of The Case Group to him.Adrien gave a cold glance at Carolyn and said to his phone, "Yes, I'm back. What's up?""I just wanted to ask what
Sharon chimed in from the side."It is not impossible. That woman always likes to flaunt herself."She laughed sarcastically and turned to Adrien. "Uncle Adrien, my mom divorced my dad solely for you this time, and we even offered our sincere gift of The Case Group's shares as a dowry for you. You'd better give my mom a proper title soon."Carolyn pouted and whined, "Yeah, if you don't marry me soon, I will become a laughingstock."Adrien smiled, his lips curling up. "Don't worry, I won't let you down." But his eyes had a hint of coldness. "After I take a trip to Oceanville, I will give you a wedding of the century."His passionate promise was like poppy, causing countless women to be mesmerized and lost in a dreamy haze. Carolyn was immediately enchanted, her face full of sweetness, forgetting all about questioning Adrien about Kisa.Since returning to the Kooper residence, Kisa had been sleeping restlessly. Although nothing had happened, everything seemed too calm, and she had
Gilbert furrowed his brows, thinking of something. He turned around and sure enough, there was Kisa descending the stairs, wrapped in a coat. Even with the coat on, she still looked fragile and delicate."What are you doing down here? Don't you know it is freezing out there?" Gilbert chided her, feeling irked that she could be so careless.Kisa just grinned and replied, "I wanted to see what you guys were talking about." She looked at Christopher. She was done with her father, the emotional attachment she once felt had evaporated with every instance of his unfair treatment toward her. She barely glanced at Christopher for a few seconds before redirecting her gaze, flashing a smile at Gilbert. "It is freezing out here with the snow. Let's head inside, shall we?""Okay." Gilbert nodded and gently supported her as they walked into the house.Christopher's heart raced as he saw the situation unfold before him. Desperately, he reached out and grabbed Kisa's arm. "Kisa, please help me. I
The driver immediately jumped out of the car after receiving Adrien's orders.Adrien's sharp eyes glinted with malice as he watched Christopher emerge from the Kooper residence. He thought to himself, "Those who caused me to lose everything back then won't get off easy!"Christopher refused to get in the car, his eyes fixed on the man inside with disgust. Adrien, smoking his cigarette, chuckled softly, "If you want to know why your daughter won't help you, then get in the car."With a disgusted spit, Christopher finally got in. As they drove away, Gilbert watched the taillights disappear into the night, his brows furrowing.Kisa walked downstairs, shivering from the cold. She turned on the heater and looked at the man's tall figure with a sense of distance. After thinking for a moment, she whispered, "I never thought Christopher would come looking for you. He brought his downfall upon himself, so you don't have to help him."Gilbert reached out his hand toward the window, trying t