Chapter 1540

'Maybe separating is the best resolution for us,' Kisa thought. Gilbert did not reply. Instead, he tightened his embrace, pulling her closer, showing her that he did not want to part ways, not even at the cost of his life. Kisa lowered her gaze, overwhelmed by melancholy, and remained silent. The next morning, she awoke to the sound of lighthearted laughter and the bustling activity in the kitchen. She gazed blankly at the ceiling, her heart stirring faintly. 'How long has it been? How long since I last heard such carefree laughter? How long since I last experienced this simple, comforting sense of home?' Slowly sitting up, she pushed herself off the bed. Since losing the baby, her weight had dropped dramatically, her 5'5" frame scarcely weighing over 100 pounds. Her face was pale, and her emaciated body exuded a fragile frailty. As she stared into the mirror, there was a knock at the door. A small head peeked in. It was Ada. "Mommy, can I come in?" Kisa smiled at her. "Of cour