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

take this

you five million!” Natalie said, directly

Butt

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

photo in Stephen’s study,

strange occurrences made her want

side, and Stephen trusted him. But

she thought.

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

influential figure

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

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

case,

said that, Natalie directly hung

achievable just because she had money,

Irwin.

night of tossing and turning followed. Although she closed her eyes, her mind was chaotic. Though

deeply, it felt

suffering from

and Heather saw

expression.

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

Natalie replied.

but her indulgence for Natalle

too much work pressure?”

genuinely felt

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

Natalie had carried everything on her petite shoulders, never

disappointing anyone…

Natalie couldn’t stand the most

Natalie said,

don’t want you to be involved. Your

who had been silent on the side, finally spoke to

reason Natalie had suffered insomnia last night was probably because of the photo she saw

in his study.

was also surprised. He never expected

Irwin had explained it to him

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

the

of that,

of that photo, both Stephen and

understand,” Natalie said, looking at Stephen.

was somewhat puzzled by their conversation, thinking they were discussing

concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you need to take

significant impact on your

got it, Aunt,” Natalie

improved slightly. She quickly finished

had arranged

was done, Leon and Karina were already waiting for her.

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