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 other end of the line fell silent. After

won’t take

said,

Butt

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

photo in

made her want to

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

she thought.

needed to

an influential figure in Simeria,

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

face of a five–million–dollar temptation,

case,

directly hung up the

necessarily achievable just

Irwin.

turning followed. Although she closed her eyes, her mind was

felt like

was suffering

next morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with a

expression.

sleep well?” Heather asked with concern as she handed Natalie a cup of

Natalie

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

much work

genuinely felt for

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Natalie’s efforts and hardships. For

carried everything on her petite shoulders,

disappointing anyone…

Natalie couldn’t stand the most was Heather’s worry

Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

you because we don’t want you to be

who had been silent on the

last night was probably because of the photo

in his study.

saw it, he was also surprised. He never expected such a relationship

Irwin had explained it to

knew what kind of person Irwin was, as they were similar

to believe what the younger man had told

that, it

the appearance of that photo, both Stephen and

said, looking at Stephen.

by their conversation, thinking they were discussing business

concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you

impact

got it, Aunt,”

receiving Heather’s care, Natalie’s mood improved slightly. She quickly finished the breakfast

had arranged for

and Karina were already waiting for her.

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