She bit her lip lightly and eventually left with her daughter.

It wasn’t until her figure disappeared from his view that his gaze turned cold. Was this an accident, or was there another reason...

"Thoroughly investigate this matter," he said coldly.

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Mabel Quinn returned to the Kinston Mansion with her daughter. The little one chattered excitedly about the horse running wild, wanting to highlight how heroic Daddy was. However, Uncle Kang listened with fear, and only relaxed upon hearing that Kyle Kinston safely dismounted the horse.

In the evening, while having dinner, Kyle hadn’t returned yet. Mabel and her daughter had dinner first, but Uncle Kang seemed restless, frequently glancing at the clock, appearing particularly mindful of the time.

"Uncle Kang, what’s wrong?" Mabel asked.

"Nothing... nothing. Just wondering why the Young Sir hasn’t returned yet." Uncle Kang replied, knowing that tonight was the Full Moon night, and once the moon truly rose, the Young Sir’s Blood Curse could be triggered.

And now Miss Qin was in the house, but the Young Sir hadn’t returned.

After dinner, Mabel took her daughter back to their room. Soon, she heard Uncle Kang knocking on the door, "Madam, the Young Sir has returned and is in his room. Please go check on him."

Thinking it over, Mabel realized she should indeed check on Kyle. After all, today he saved her and their daughter. "What about Ivy..."

"I’ll take care of Miss Ivy, Madam. You don’t need to worry." Uncle Kang quickly reassured.

Mabel nodded, just about to leave the room when Uncle Kang added, "Madam, no matter what, please accompany the Young Sir tonight. The Young Sir really... needs you."

Mabel looked at Uncle Kang in surprise, but Uncle Kang didn’t say more and simply started playing with the little one.

Kyle’s room was next door, so Mabel just stepped out and arrived at Kyle’s door after a few steps.

She knocked lightly twice. The door was slightly ajar and not completely closed. She heard his voice from within, "Come in."

Mabel pushed the door open and walked in, noticing Kyle changing clothes. At that moment, his upper body was bare, while the loose-fitting pants on his lower body hung around his waist and hips, creating an indescribably casual aesthetic.

But Mabel’s gaze fell on his bandaged shoulder. So... he indeed was injured!

When Kyle saw Mabel, he seemed somewhat surprised, "It’s you?"

"Yes," she responded, "How is your shoulder injury?"

"Just a minor wound." He chuckled softly, "So, are you here to show concern for me?"

The smile was unexpectedly charming.

Feeling somewhat uneasy, Mabel turned her head away. "Thank you for saving me and Ivy today."

"Thank me?" He raised an eyebrow and moved closer to her, "I’m merely protecting my wife and daughter, it’s only natural for me!"

She was taken aback. The last time he said "it’s only natural," she could argue fiercely with him, but this time, she didn’t know how to counter it.

"You... Put your clothes on first," she said awkwardly.

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