Elder Kinston's Exclusive Sweet Wife

Chapter 979 - 1018: Accepting Kindness

Dorian Howards seemed rather indifferent as he said, "It’s nothing, just a business loss on the Corporation’s side. It’s not a big deal originally, but my father-in-law thinks too much and takes the issue too seriously."

Although Dorian spoke lightly, Mabel Quinn immediately guessed some of it, "Could the person who caused the Howards Group to lose business be Kyle?" Otherwise, why would Alice’s father suddenly leave?

Dorian did not answer, but his expression had already given Mabel the answer.

Alice Conley’s eyes brimmed with tears again, and she said to Mabel, "Mabel, I know some things are too difficult for you. I also know it’s my father who wronged Mr. Jun’s parents, but after all, he is my father. Can you please..."

Alice bit her lip, momentarily unable to continue.

Considering her friend, she shouldn’t make this request. Even the previous cold war between Mabel and Mr. Jun, and Mr. Jun moving to the Tavern, was because Mabel interceded for her father. But now, the friend in front of her was like her father’s final lifeline. Perhaps only Mr. Jun could agree not to pursue it further. Otherwise, even if they find her father this time, what about next time? For the sake of family, her father might still choose to leave.

"I’ll try again," Mabel took a deep breath and said. Even though she knew that it might be incredibly hard and perhaps wouldn’t succeed at all, she still had to try for Alice, just because... Alice was the one who helped her during her most difficult time.

Alice’s face was filled with gratitude. After Dorian had Alice rest, he looked at Mabel and said, "Was Kyle okay yesterday? You didn’t have any arguments, did you?"

"No," she replied, a bit puzzled. "But why were you so insistent on me being with Kyle yesterday? Did you know something was wrong with his health?" A memory of Kyle’s hidden illness resurfacing flashed through her mind.

"I just... thought that if you two rarely meet these days, it might not be good for your relationship. I don’t want my father-in-law’s issue to affect your relationship with Kyle, so I suggested that. I hoped you could be more proactive, which might be good for your relationship," Dorian said rather uncomfortably.

Is it really just that? Mabel always felt it wasn’t that simple, but she couldn’t think of another explanation.

"If you talk to Kyle and still can’t persuade him, then don’t. Both Alice and I appreciate the effort, but what Kyle has been through is something we haven’t experienced," Dorian said.

So even if Kyle caused the Howards Group to lose business and forced Alice’s father to leave, Dorian didn’t blame him. Because he never experienced that pain, he had no right to say anything.

Mabel lowered her head and softly said, "Mm, I know. In fact, in this matter, the person who suffers the most is him."

It’s precisely because she understands his pain and suffering that some words become even harder to say.

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Edward Quinn came to the Women’s Prison and saw Evelina once again. This woman, Mabel Quinn’s foster mother and Asher Quinn’s wife, could be the only person who could give him the answers he sought now.