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

take this

million!” Natalie said, directly offering a sky–high price!

Butt

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

in Stephen’s

her want to

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

as she

needed to

influential figure in Simeria,

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

face of a five–million–dollar temptation, the response was, “I’m sorry

that case, forget it.”

Natalie directly hung up the phone.

things weren’t necessarily achievable just because

Irwin.

she closed her eyes, her

it felt

was suffering from insomnia.

she went downstairs the next morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with

expression.

well?” Heather asked with concern as she handed Natalie

you,” Natalie replied.

but her indulgence for Natalle was hard to conceal. Is it

too much work pressure?”

felt for Natalie.

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had witnessed Natalie’s efforts and hardships. For

Natalie had carried

disappointing anyone…

the most was Heather’s worry

Natalie said,

are things we don’t tell you because we don’t want you to be involved. Your top priority now is

had been silent on the side,

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

in his study.

surprised. He never

Irwin had explained it to him

of person Irwin was, as they were similar

what the younger man had

of that,

to the appearance of that photo, both Stephen and Natalie.. had their

said,

somewhat puzzled by their conversation, thinking they were

you need to take care of

impact on your health.”

got it, Aunt,” Natalie replied.

improved slightly. She

had arranged for her.

Karina were already waiting for

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