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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fell silent. After a brief moment, the voice quickly responded,

I won’t take this

five million!” Natalie said, directly offering

Butt

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

photo in

her want to

had always been by her side, and Stephen trusted him.

as she thought.

want to talk, she still needed to find out. It’s just that she didn’t expect Irwin to

an influential figure

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

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

that case,

that, Natalie directly hung up

that some things weren’t necessarily achievable just because she had money, like

Irwin.

and turning followed. Although she closed her eyes,

didn’t sleep deeply, it felt like she was

she was suffering from insomnia.

next morning. Stephen and Heather

expression.

asked with concern as she handed Natalie a cup of hot milk.

you,” Natalie replied.

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

much work

genuinely felt for

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efforts and

had carried

disappointing anyone…

couldn’t stand the most

Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

tell you because we don’t want you to be involved.

International Stephen, who had been silent on

night was probably because

in his study.

also surprised. He never expected such a relationship between Irwin and

to him

of person Irwin was, as they were similar

believe what the

of that, it

both Stephen and

said, looking at Stephen.

by their conversation, thinking they

concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you

significant impact on

it, Aunt,” Natalie replied.

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

had arranged for her.

was done, Leon and Karina

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