Kisa's eyes widened. "Jensen?"Peter managed a faint smile."Yeah, surprising, right? Turns out Jensen's been awake for a while now. Mia betrayed you because of him. After all, David is his father."His voice was laced with mixed emotions as he spoke.But Kisa had no energy to dig deeper or feel resentment toward Jensen. Her concern was immediate: "Are they okay?"Peter looked down, chuckled sadly, and finally stood up, speaking softly. "You should focus on yourself first."As he turned to leave, Kisa asked quickly, "Why did you bring me here?"Peter replied, "If you want to keep your unborn child safe, stay here quietly."And with that, he was gone.Though Kisa was baffled by Peter's actions, her main worry was for Gilbert and Madalyn's safety. David, who had protected her and Madalyn in the end, had shown his true colors.She wondered why Jensen had pretended to be in a vegetative state for so long.As she recovered, Kisa's body remained weak, especially her arms, which ha
Just then, Jolina's younger brother, Joshua Wayne, came sprinting over, his face etched with panic."Sis, something terrible happened!" he exclaimed, anxiously grabbing Jolina's hand."Peter fell into the river!"During springtime, fresh grass sprouted on the field ridges, and the villagers prepared to sow seeds. The fields needed water, so Peter and Jolina's father decided to divert water from a nearby river into the fields. Apparently, while setting up the water pipes near the riverbank, Peter had slipped and plunged into the water.Although Peter was a strong swimmer, the river's rapid currents, fueled by water diversion from neighboring villages, swept him away. Jolina's father paced the riverbank, guilt consuming him."This is all my fault. I should've been the one setting up the pipes. Peter insisted on doing it so I could rest. What are we going to do now?"Jolina's eyes reddened as she stared at the turbulent river, her tense posture betraying her anxiety and concern. Kis
After their sibling connection came to light, Peter felt a bit awkward around Kisa. However, Kisa's open-hearted nature and genuine concern for his injuries helped bridge the gap. She began sharing stories about their mother with him.Peter eagerly absorbed every detail, craving the maternal love he'd missed out on. He bombarded Kisa with questions about their mother, asking if she was kind, if she treated Kisa well, and if she'd ever mentioned him. Kisa shared all her memories and told Peter about a photo album of their mother, promising to show it to him once they returned home.Three days later, Kisa planned to leave the village. During that time, Jolina had taken care of Peter, and his misfortune had surprisingly brought them closer together. Peter initially intended to leave with Kisa, but his injured leg forced him to stay and recover.On departure day, Jolina and Peter accompanied Kisa to the village entrance to catch a ride.Peter, concerned, said, "Can't you wait for me? W
"How dare you come here?" The voice belonged to Kelvin.He marched toward Kisa, his face brimming with intense animosity, "You've already caused Mrs. Kooper Sr.'s death, and now you want to harm Gilbert too? Have you no conscience? Get out, now!"Kelvin shooed her away, stopping just short of using force. Kisa knew she had committed grave wrongs and didn't argue. Instead, she pleaded with Kelvin, "Please, let me see him.""See him? You mean to torment him? Get out now!"Kisa was chased all the way to the courtyard entrance by Kelvin when suddenly, Sara's voice echoed from a second-floor window."Let her come up."Kisa furrowed her brow, surprised to find that Sara was there too.In the room, Gilbert sat emotionless in a chair, his eyes devoid of any warmth or vitality. Sara was the first to approach Kisa."Kisa, I'm so glad you're okay. It's hard to believe that you survived such a dangerous explosion."Kisa responded sarcastically, "Well, you survived too."Sara suddenly bec
Gilbert averted his gaze, unwilling to look at her or respond to her question. His cold, sorrowful expression already provided the answer she dreaded. Trembling, she tried to steady her breath and said, "Hate me all you want, but be cautious of Sara; she's not who you think she is.""Get out!" he barked.Kisa's eyes brimmed with tears as she looked at him, only to find coldness and rejection in his expression. Holding back a sob, she turned and walked toward the exit. Kelvin waited for her downstairs and, without a shred of courtesy, flung the door open. "Get out."Kisa slowly approached him. "C-Can I stay here?""Don't even think about it. Just get out," Kelvin retorted.Kisa hung her head but didn't move. Just as Kelvin was about to lose his patience, Kisa suddenly weakened and crumpled to the floor. When she came to, it was Sara standing beside her."You're awake?" Sara's expression was smug, a complete departure from her usual gentle demeanor. "Kelvin told me you wanted to st
Sara's words were like a match igniting the flames of anger within Kisa, who could not help but snarl at her. But Sara feigned a frightened and pitiful look, acting remorseful."Kisa, you're still pregnant. Don't get angry; it's not good for the baby. If I said something wrong, just tell me, and I will apologize."Kisa clenched her hand at her side, taking deep breaths and desperately reminding herself not to lose control. Sara was deliberately putting on an act in front of Gilbert, and if Kisa lost her cool, she would be painted as the irrational villain. With forced calm, Kisa said, "You didn't say anything wrong.""Kisa, don't be like that," Sara suddenly grabbed her arm, feigning a gentle and kind demeanor."We all know each other well. If I said something wrong, just tell me. Don't keep your frustrations bottled up; it's really not good for the baby."Kisa closed her eyes, struggling to maintain her composure as her anger simmered beneath the surface. Gilbert didn't look at h
But, when Kisa touched Sara's back, her hand came away slick with blood. It was real."It is all fake! This has to be her ploy, playing the victim. It must be—" Kisa's words were abruptly cut off as a strong hand violently gripped her jaw.Gilbert's eyes seethed with menace as he snarled, "I told you, get out!"Suddenly, it felt as if something shattered into a million pieces, the fragments echoing with intensity. A suffocating pain radiated from her heart, engulfing her entire body. Kisa's vision blurred, but she stood defiantly straight, refusing to collapse. Gilbert, without sparing her a glance, coldly shoved her away.She staggered back, leaning against a cabinet, her voice filled with despair."Fine... I'll go." She turned and walked toward the door, her heart bleeding with every agonizing step. The room seemed to plunge into darkness, yet she did not falter, finally making her way through the door.Kelvin looked anxious. "Gilbert, maybe you should bring her back. After all
Upon hearing that his godfather intended to capture his mother, he swore to remain by his side, poised to rescue his mother at a moment's notice. He acknowledged that his godfather had transformed, morphing into a darker, more terrifying figure, but he was steadfast in his mission to protect his mother. As Blake's passionate words filled the air, Kisa's heartache began to subside, replaced by a sense of comfort.Throughout her life, Kisa had faced immense pain and adversity, but she drew strength from the fact that her three children were still alive – a reality she had once deemed unimaginable.Springtime breathed new life into the world, yet amidst the thriving green courtyard, David sat, a hollow shell of a man, confined to a wheelchair.Jensen diligently attended to David, preparing a basin of warm water. He wrung out a towel, tenderly grasped David's hand, and meticulously wiped it clean.Kisa observed the poignant scene from a distance, her heart heavy with conflicting emotio