My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 224

"Don’t worry, I’m fine. But I think we need to gather everyone for a quick meeting," Kisha said, her expression still troubled.

Since receiving the new mission, it was clear that the mission had begun immediately. She couldn’t afford to waste any time now; the consequences of failing the S-Class Mission were uncertain but potentially dire, possibly resulting in her own death or harm to those close to her, which she was determined to prevent.

Seeing her flustered state, Duke sensed that something was amiss, but he refrained from pressing for answers. Instead, he gestured to Bald Eagle to secure the dungeon and then dispatched someone to Villa #9 to check on Tritan and the others, ensuring they joined the meeting promptly.

Bald Eagle wasted no time and swiftly gathered a few of his men to rush to Villa #9 and confirm if Sparrow and the others had completed their mission. He also took the initiative to inform Duke’s family about the meeting and ensured they were escorted to Villa #1, where Duke and Kisha were heading.

Before joining Kisha, Duke skillfully removed all the listening devices and surveillance cameras around the villa, ensuring that their meeting place was thoroughly protected and secure.

Confident that their conversations would remain private, Duke led Kisha back to his villa. He had a feeling that what Kisha was about to discuss was of utmost importance, potentially even a matter of life and death, and he treated it with the same level of seriousness.

After they arrived at the villa, Marcus and his grandchildren, who were busy tending to the property, noticed them approaching. They quickly set out some biscuits and canned drinks on the coffee table before resuming their tasks.

Duke gently guided Kisha to sit on the sofa and pulled her close, cuddling her as he soothingly rubbed her back in rhythmic strokes to calm her. Feeling his silent protection, Kisha looked up at Duke, and her worries began to melt away.

’Right, as long as Duke is with me, I can find a solution to any challenge that comes our way. I’m sure of it,’ Kisha thought, burying her head into his chest and inhaling his masculine scent. Her anxiety began to fade away.

That’s right, no matter how difficult the challenges in her previous life, whenever Duke was by her side, there was always an answer. Both of them were determined not to lose, especially when it concerned the lives of their loved ones. Together, they always found a way to figure things out.

Seriously, she had forgotten that she was no longer alone, no longer dealing with everything by herself. If Duke hadn’t died in her previous life, she was sure they would have continued tackling whatever life threw at them together.

Now, Kisha understood her feelings even better. She realized that in her last life, it wasn’t that she lost to the two scumbags; it was because she gave up. She gave up on living her life because Duke was no longer there, and she had no other reason to continue. She was simply hoping to see him again.

With this realization dawning on her, Kisha suddenly smiled, her eyes brimming with tears before she burst into a crying mess.

"Hahaha! I am so stupid!" she muttered as tears streamed down her face. Duke, on the other hand, was flustered and distraught, seeing Kisha act so uncharacteristically.

He believed that something must have triggered her. He could accept any challenges or pain, but what he couldn’t bear was seeing Kisha in tears. His mind became a mess, leaving him flustered and unsure of what to do, so he instinctively reached out to wipe her tears.

"What’s wrong, baby? Tell me," Duke coaxed gently, continuing to wipe away her tears and kissing each trail on her cheeks and eyes. He peppered her face with kisses, trying to comfort her as best he could.

He never considered himself skilled at comforting others; he was simply following his instincts. Soon enough, Kisha let out a giggle as Duke continued to pepper her cheeks, the tip of her nose, and her eyes with kisses. Occasionally, a stray kiss would find its way to her lips too.