Chapter 260 Their Own Secrets

Stephen’s words did alleviate Natalie’s tension.

Over the past two years, Stephen’s approval of her and Irwin had put some pressure on her.

As Stephen mentioned, she had been hurt…!!

Natalie was cautious and even resistant to many things deep within.

They all knew those were Natalie’s wounds, and the fact that she could suppress them without erupting

showed she could handle it and let go.

But letting go didn’t mean the wounds were healed.

She needed time.

“Thank you, Uncle, Natalie said to Stephen.

Stephen nodded, handing her the book he had taken from her. “Were you looking for this book?”

“Yeah,” Natalie replied and took it.

In the cast

two years, she had very little time for reading. Since she returned early today, she wanted to

spend some time reading.

“I won’t disturb you any longer, Uncle, she said, waving the book and leaving the room.

Stephen’s smile dropped when Natalie turned around, and his eyes sharpened instantly.

Natalie returned to her room with the book. However, her enthusiasm just now evaporated after noticing

the obvious changes between them tonight.

Bang!

She slammed the book onto the low table. Pulling out her phone, she walked to the window and dialed a

number. The call was quickly picked up.

“Hello!”

“Help me investigate someone.

“Who do you want to investigate?

“Irwin Frazier.”

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end of the line fell silent. After a brief moment, the

I won’t take

million!” Natalie said, directly offering a sky–high price!

Butt

good friends all along. But tonight’s dinner seemed off, and there was

in

her want to

been by her side, and Stephen trusted him. But now… it seemed

she

didn’t want to talk, she still needed to find

an influential figure in Simeria,

the biggest and strongest private detective agency was reluctant to take any

face of a five–million–dollar

case,

said that, Natalie directly hung up the phone.

necessarily achievable just because

Irwin.

Although she closed her eyes,

felt like she

suffering

Stephen and Heather

expression.

concern as she handed

you,” Natalie replied.

child.” Heather reproached her slightly, but her indulgence for Natalle was hard

too much work

genuinely felt

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years, she had witnessed Natalie’s efforts and hardships.

had carried everything on

disappointing anyone…

most was Heather’s worry for

at Heather, Natalie said,

things we don’t tell you because we don’t

Stephen, who had been silent on the side, finally

insomnia last night was

in his study.

surprised. He never expected

to him in

what kind of person Irwin was, as they

believe what the younger man had told him.

of that, it

of that photo, both Stephen and Natalie..

Natalie said, looking at Stephen.

somewhat puzzled by their conversation, thinking they were

Natalie, “Regardless, you need to take care

a significant impact on

it, Aunt,” Natalie

improved slightly. She quickly finished

had arranged

Karina were already waiting

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