Atlas Shaw was taken aback by the words, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. From the sentence, he could feel how deeply Kyle Kinston loved Mabel Quinn. But loving her this deeply, to the point of willing to lay down his life, would he really give her the freedom she deserved? He had his doubts.
"I hope Mr. Kinston can truly act on his words." Atlas Shaw put away his surprise and responded with a faint smile.
The elevator reached the first floor, and the two stepped out, each getting into their respective cars.
Atlas Shaw's car drove off first, while Kyle Kinston sat in his car, leaning heavily against the seatback. He had told her about the Blood Curse in part to seek her forgiveness, hoping she would understand the real reason he didn't want her to give birth to the child back then. Sure, there were shadows from his childhood, but there was also the matter of the Kinston Family Blood Curse.
