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.”

1/5

+15 BONUS

the other end of the line fell silent. After a

take this

said, directly offering

Butt

and Irwin had been good friends all along. But tonight’s dinner seemed

photo in Stephen’s

her

and Stephen trusted him.

as she thought.

she still needed to find out. It’s just

an influential figure

to the point that the biggest and strongest private detective agency

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

case,

Natalie directly hung

seemed that some things weren’t necessarily achievable just

Irwin.

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

sleep deeply, it felt like

she was suffering

morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with a

expression.

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

you,” Natalie replied.

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

of too much work pressure?”

genuinely felt for Natalie.

+15 BONUS

witnessed Natalie’s efforts and hardships. For

Natalie had carried everything on her petite shoulders, never

disappointing anyone…

the most was Heather’s

Heather, Natalie said,

tell you because we don’t want you

Horizons International Stephen, who had been silent on the side, finally spoke

last night was probably

in his study.

He never expected such

it to

what kind of person Irwin

hard to believe what the younger man had told him.

of that, it

appearance of that photo, both Stephen and Natalie.. had their doubts about Irwin now.

said, looking at

conversation, thinking they were discussing business

to express concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you need

impact

Aunt,”

improved slightly. She quickly finished the breakfast

had arranged

Leon and Karina were

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255