Chapter 1491

It had been a moment before Gilbert finally released her, gasping for air, his eyes as black as midnight.

Kisa regained her composure and gave him a quizzical look. “What’s up with you?” she asked.

Instead of answering, he pulled her in for a tight hug, seeming oddly vulnerable. He buried his head in her neck and murmured, “I just want to be with you, like really be together.”

Kisa’s heart ached with emotion. She wrapped her arms around him and spoke with conviction, “We will be.”

‘Just as soon as David’s drama is over with. No more drama, no more issues.’

The next day, as they were leaving the Webb residence, Peter was a no- show. Mr. Webb Sr. and Thomas saw them off at the airport. Mr. Webb Sr. tried to convince Gilbert to stay longer, saying, “You guys came all this way. Why not stay a little longer?”

“Yeah, there is a ton of amazing sceneries and views in Oceanville I haven’t shown Mrs. Kooper yet,”

Thomas said.

Gilbert gave Thomas a pointed look, then told Mr. Webb Sr., ’Nah, some work stuff just came up out of nowhere. I’ve got to get back ASAP.”

“Alright then. Come back and visit us soon,” Mr. Webb Sr. said.

Kisa gazed intently at Thomas before joining Gilbert in walking toward the boarding gate.

As they passed through security, Gilbert turned to her and asked, “Do you really think Thomas is your brother?’

She nodded. “He’s got the same birthmark and bracelet as my mom. It has to be him.”

Gilbert’s brow furrowed with suspicion, but he kept his doubts to himself.

They hopped off the morning flight and arrived back at the Kooper residence in the afternoon.

The first ones to pop out were the trio of children, with Madalyn and George shuffling out right after.

Madalyn was looking a bit better and her eyes seemed to soften when she saw Kisa.

She glanced at Kisa’s bump and commanded, “Quit stalling outside. Let’s go inside and grub.”

With that, she strolled into the house with George’s help.

Ada and Andrew flanked Gilbert while Blake locked onto Kisa’s hand.

He beamed at her and spilled, “Ma’am, Andrew, Ada, and I have been gassing up Great-grandma about you, and she hasn’t laid into you since.”

Kisa patted his head, appreciating the love. “You’re a good little guy,” she praised.

Blake’s smile broadened, and he gave her hand a squeeze. “Ma’am, if I had a mom, it would have to be you,” he declared.

Kisa was taken aback by his statement, but she understood he was just a kid, so she let it slide.

With three extra little kids in the mix, the dinner vibe was even more festive and warm. Even George could not help but chuckle and remark that the Kooper family had not had a get-together like this in ages.

Madalyn glanced at the calendar on the wall and announced, “Christmas is coming up in a couple weeks, and this year, we are staying put and celebrating at home.”

Kisa’s heart swelled with warmth. Last year, she had spent Christmas Eve with Gilbert and the three children, but at that time, so much had still been uncertain and unresolved. That was why it was not as memorable as it could have been.

This year was different, though.

David and Carolyn’s nuptials were only days away, and that was when the truth about David’s intentions would come out. Everything would finally come to a close, and they could finally enjoy a good year together as a family.

Gilbert kept Madalyn in the dark about the crisis at GK, so he contacted Davian and slipped away to deal with it right after dinner.

Kisa could not sit still at home. She goofed around with the children for a bit, then went off to Adrien’s club while it was still bright outside.