Chapter 1440

Gilbert sat slumped against the headboard of the bed, while Kisa lay beside him. A heavy sense of gloom surrounded him, and his eyes were half-closed. Kisa stared at him, her eyes wide open, fixated on his chiseled jawline.

Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Gilbert spoke. "Did you wish for me to be hit by a car just now?"

Kisa blinked, then shook her head. "No, of course not."

Gilbert's lips twisted into a cold smirk. "Really? You may not want me dead, but you certainly don't seem to care if I suffer."

Kisa sat up and reached for his wounded arm. "You are bleeding badly. Let me help you."

"Get away from me," Gilbert snapped, his arm flailing.

Kisa was thrown off the bed and landed hard on the floor, her stomach hurting from the impact. She looked up at Gilbert, hurt and confused.

"Don't play dumb with me," Gilbert said, his eyes filled with anger. "I may be worried about this child, but I'm not stupid."

Kisa said nothing but turned her back to him and lay down on the