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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the line fell silent. After a brief moment,

take this case.”

pay you five million!” Natalie said, directly offering a sky–high

Butt

been good friends all along. But tonight’s dinner

in

made her want to know.

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

she

to talk, she still needed to find

influential figure in

and strongest private detective agency was reluctant to take any

to him. Even in the face of a five–million–dollar temptation, the response was,

case, forget it.”

directly hung up

things weren’t necessarily achievable

Irwin.

Although she closed her eyes, her mind

sleep deeply, it felt like she was dreaming.

she was suffering from insomnia.

went downstairs the next morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with a clearly

expression.

concern as she

Natalie replied.

reproached her slightly, but her indulgence for Natalle was hard to conceal.

of too much

genuinely felt

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years, she had witnessed Natalie’s efforts and hardships. For the sake of the

carried everything on

disappointing anyone…

stand the most was

Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

don’t

Stephen, who had been silent on the side, finally spoke to Natalie.

Natalie had suffered insomnia last night was

in his study.

never expected such

had explained it to him in the

kind of person Irwin was, as they were similar

to believe what the younger man had

of that,

Stephen and Natalie.. had their doubts about

said,

their conversation, thinking they were

for Natalie, “Regardless, you need to take care

significant impact on

Aunt,” Natalie replied.

Heather’s care, Natalie’s mood improved

arranged for

and Karina were already waiting for her.

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