Reborn Through Fire (Kisa and Gilbert)
Chapter 857

Chapter 857 Surprises and Scares

Gilbert came out from the room, and Kisa quickly pushed him back in, whispering to him, "Does Grandma know you brought Andrew and Ada here?"

Gilbert nodded. "Yes."

"Then wouldn't she know you are still seeing me? And how would she be willing to let Andrew and Ada come here?"

"You don't have to worry. It is thanks to Blake."

"Blake?" She was puzzled.

Gilbert smiles. "Everyone loves Blake, and Grandma is no exception. So I took Blake to the Kooper residence to meet Grandma first. Blake told Grandma he wanted to invite Andrew and Ada to play at his place, and Grandma agreed without thinking. Since she knew Blake stayed at Jensen's place, I brought the children to your house, but Grandma would only think they were at Jensen's. Besides, I have also given Jensen a heads-up."

"No wonder." Kisa nodded.

Gilbert doted on her, stroking her long, silky hair, and whispered, "You haven't seen the children for a long time. You can get together with them this time. Besides, they missed you so much that they were so excited while on the way here."

It warmed Kisa's heart to hear that. She thought it would be perfect if these children were Gilbert's and hers. Unfortunately, she knew it was just her wishful thinking. She felt melancholic at the thought of this. It was still raining cats and dogs outside. The sky was dark, and the wind waved the tree branches downstairs as if in a raucous ballgame celebration. But it was entirely a different scene inside the house. The plain curtains isolated the interior from the wind and rain noises outside. The house was lit with warm incandescent lights, and from time to time, there was a clanging in the kitchen as Gilbert was cooking inside. In the living room, Andrew and Blake were playing with their new toys in front of the coffee table, and Kisa was sitting with Ada on the couch, reading a storybook. Everything was so warm and peaceful. Before long, Gilbert brought out his prepared meal. He looked at the scene in the living room almost fondly and understood for the first time that this was what happiness looked like. Gilbert looked at the tenderness on Kisa's face and secretly decided in his mind. "Come over and eat," he called out to them with a smile as he served the food on the table.

Kisa got up at once and hurried the children to wash their hands. She came to the table, saw the table full of food, and could not help but be impressed with him. She clearly remembered that Gilbert could not cook back then. But after doing it a few times, he could now create a feast, and it looked so good.

Gilbert poured Kisa a glass of juice. It was still thundering outside. He looked at the sky through a gap in the curtains and suddenly said to her, "Your birthday is coming up, right?" He remembered she had told him she was born on a thunderstorm night.

The children looked at Kisa in unison upon hearing that.

"When is your birthday, Ma'am?"

"What do you want as a gift, Ma'am? We will buy you gifts."

Gilbert quickly interrupted them. "Come on, gift-giving is my business. You guys hurry up and eat."

The children muffled their laughter and then buried their heads in their plates.

Kisa rubbed her nose awkwardly. "Why mention my birthday for no reason?"

"What gift do you like?" Gilbert suddenly asked in a matter-of-fact way.

"I want nothing. Hurry up and eat. Why mention those useless things?" Kisa had not celebrated her birthday in a long time, as for her, her birthday was no different from any other day. Gilbert suddenly took her hands, which were resting on her knees. "I will give you a surprise on your birthday."

"Do you mean scares?" Kisa smiled.

Gilbert shook his head and said unusually seriously, "That surprise is better than all the gifts in this world. You will love it."