Gilbert turned the tap on and washed his face with some cold water. He pressed his hands onto the sink as he looked into the mirror. He had a self-deprecating smile as a pair of bloodshot eyes stared back at him. 'What have I become? All this for a woman?' He felt a sort of sick satisfaction with what he had done to Kisa earlier, but he also deeply regretted his actions at the same time. 'I told myself I would never touch that woman like that again, but what did I just do?'Gilbert's temples throbbed. He hit the sink irritably, adding a new wound to his already injured knuckles. Water was still dripping from his messy hair. He stared at the mirror for a long time before walking out of the bathroom.Suddenly, the bathroom door slammed open. A fruit knife flew toward Gilbert at the speed of light. He did not dodge. Instead, he just watched the woman try to stab him with hatred plastered across her face. It seemed like he was betting with himself that she would not actually be heartless
Jensen was smoking a cigarette. There were many cigarette butts near his feet. Gilbert glanced at him and chuckled, "Did you hear everything?""You *sshole!" Jensen hit Gilbert in the jaw after he said that, but Gilbert did not dodge. He took the punch and fell to the ground, battered. Jensen then threw the cigarette away, rushed over, and grabbed Gilbert by the collar. "How could you treat her like that? There's really nothing going on between us!" said Jensen as he went for two more punches."Do you love her?"Jensen was silent. He stared at Gilbert fiercely and thought, 'This is the first time I've laid a hand on you. If you weren't my brother, I would kill you right here and now.'Seeing that he was not answering, Gilbert laughed. There was a hint of sadness behind his laughter. "You have my blessing, okay?"Jensen frowned. "What do you mean?" he asked."You have my blessing. You and her... I wish... I wish you a happy life together..." A huge smile was plastered on Gilbert's
"What happened, Jensen? How did Gilbert get hurt?" Sharon asked, but Jensen kept quiet.Sharon got angry and impatient, "Well? Say something. How did he get hurt?""I-I accidentally stabbed him.""There's no way it was you," Madalyn looked at him with her clouded eyes and said. "You would never do anything to hurt Gilbert, let alone take his life."Madalyn's trust in Jensen formed a lump in his throat. He felt a little sad and self-deprecating. Then, he snickered, turned his gaze out the window, and remained silent."It must be that woman. Kisa's the one who stabbed Gilbert, right?" Sharon rolled her eyes and said angrily. Jensen did not reply, which then made Sharon even more sure of her suspicion. "That woman is vicious. She messed with GK Pictures, and now she's trying to take Gilbert's life? I'll call her now and ask her why she did that. I'll call the police and have her arrested. This is murder we're talking about!" Sharon said as she took out her phone to call Kisa.Howeve
Madalyn hurriedly rose to her feet to meet him. Due to her impatient movements in addition to her older age, Madalyn almost fell from her stumbling footsteps. Fortunately, Jensen quickly held onto her.Madalyn anxiously asked the doctor, " How is my grandson?""The patient's wounds are deep, and the new wound is right on the position of the old injuries with major blood loss. Thankfully, we were able to save him in time. He won't be in any life-threatening danger, but his body will be frail. He would need to recuperate for a while. "Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Madalyn almost fainted from all the panic.After hearing the final half of the statement, she finally let out a deep sigh of relief. Jensen's strained nerves also slowly relaxed. Gilbert was immediately pushed out of the sick ward. His face was pale as paper and seemed to have no hint of vigor.Madalyn sat at the side of the sick bed, caressing the back of Gilbert's hand repeatedly. Her aging eyes were filled
He woke up, and Kelvin was the first thing that caught his eye. Kelvin had both his hands in his pockets while leaning by the window.Seeing him awake, Kelvin could not help but mock him, "Can't you take care of your body properly and let me have some fun out there for a few days?"Gilbert stared at the ceiling emotionlessly, without making a sound.If it wasn't for both his eyes that were opened wide, no one would have known he was awake."I heard your injuries were caused by Kisa stabbing you again?" Kelvin asked.Gilbert still did not make a sound.Kelvin exclaimed with a sigh and raised his feet to walk toward him."That woman and these injuries are truly destined for each other. I wonder if she would stab you at the same place for the third time.""She wouldn't." He finally spoke. His voice was so gravelly that his ears would hurt.Kelvin quickly poured a cup of water for him. Yet when water was passed in front of him, he turned his head without a hint of gratefulness. Ke
"Dad..." Blake looked at Jensen, "Did something happen to Uncle Gilbert and Aunt Kisa?"Jensen scrunched his brows thoughtfully, " Why would you think that way?'"In the morning, Uncle Gilbert wasn't acting right. His expression wasn't good. He also reeked of a strong booze smell. Besides, Aunt Kisa would be home every day, but she wasn't this morning."Jensen was helpless. Without a doubt, this kid's mind was very sensitive.Generally, children at this age would not have noticed these details, but he caught them. He took Blake by the hand to the side of the window and spoke to him earnestly, "You should stop imagining these things. Your uncle and aunt are fine.""Then are they having a quarrel?" Blake asked.Jensen kept quiet this time. Blake looked at him, upset, " Dad, I don't want Uncle Gilbert and Aunt Kisa to argue. I wish they could live together happily."Jensen asked him with mixed feelings, " You really like them, right?"Blake nodded his head heavily, "They are my fa
Jensen twitched his lips in self-mockery. The person with the most right to blame him in this world was Kisa herself, because she was the only person besides his mother to have treated him well, but he was doing things that were harming her.In the Kooper mansion, Madalyn organized the servants to make a table full of delicious dishes. She even kept Kelvin and Gracie over for a meal at the Kooper residence.As for Sharon, when Gilbert was hurt those few days, she was always at the Kooper residence taking care of Gilbert. Hence during mealtimes, she would also be by the dining table. With the additional people, the Kooper house was a little livelier. However, this type of liveliness was still less cheerful without the sound of children.Madalyn spoke to Gilbert, " Your injuries are almost healed. In two more days, go fetch Ada and Andrew back. I've missed them so much recently."Gilbert lightly nodded his head.Sharon took the opportunity to say, " That's right, always throwing the
Gilbert drank his bowl of soup and replied softly. Madalyn was ecstatic beyond compare and quickly poured another bowl of soup for him.But Sharon grew restless and spoke to Madalyn, worried, " This doesn't seem appropriate. Gilbert was just hurt by that woman. Wouldn't it be a little too much of a hurry to introduce a girl to him immediately right now? Why don't we let Gilbert settle down before discussing it?""I don't think it's inappropriate," Kelvin suddenly chuckled, " His type of condition requires a new relationship to wash away the sorrow in his heart. If this new relationship works out, I believe Gilbert will definitely cheer up very quickly. In the future, he would be more and more joyful.""Mm...," Madalyn repeatedly nodded, " What Kelvin said is reasonable, so Gilbert, you must meet up with the girl tomorrow. I will give you the time and venue later.""Alright," Regardless of what Madalyn was saying or even what anyone said, Gilbert would always answer with no expressi