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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silent. After a brief

I won’t take this

said, directly

Butt

all along. But tonight’s dinner seemed

in Stephen’s

occurrences made her want to know.

had always been by her side, and Stephen trusted him. But now… it seemed that Irwin wasn’t

she

didn’t want to talk, she still needed to

an influential figure in

to the point that the biggest and strongest private detective agency

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

that case, forget

directly hung up

things weren’t necessarily achievable just because

Irwin.

tossing and turning followed. Although she closed her eyes, her

felt like she

suffering from insomnia.

morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with a clearly unpleasant

expression.

Heather asked with concern as she handed Natalie

you,” Natalie replied.

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

of too much

felt for

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

Horizons International, Natalie had carried

disappointing anyone…

Natalie couldn’t stand the most was Heather’s

Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

don’t want you

Horizons International Stephen, who had been silent on

knew the reason Natalie had suffered insomnia last night was probably because of

in his study.

it, he was also surprised. He never expected such

it to him in the study.

Stephen knew what kind of person Irwin was, as

what the younger man had told

of that,

Stephen

understand,” Natalie said, looking

conversation, thinking they were discussing business matters.

to express concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you need to take care

impact on your

got it, Aunt,” Natalie

mood improved slightly. She

had arranged for her.

Leon and Karina were already waiting

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