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

I won’t take this

Natalie said,

Butt

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

in

her want to

trusted him. But now… it seemed that Irwin wasn’t

she

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

an influential figure in

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

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

case, forget it.”

said that, Natalie directly hung up

some things weren’t necessarily achievable just because she

Irwin.

Although she closed her eyes,

deeply, it felt like she was dreaming.

suffering from

and

expression.

with concern as she handed Natalie a cup

you,” Natalie replied.

but her indulgence for

too much work

felt for

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these two years, she had witnessed Natalie’s efforts and hardships. For the sake of the

Natalie had carried everything on

disappointing anyone…

most was Heather’s worry

Natalie

we don’t want you to be involved. Your top

silent

suffered insomnia last night was

in his study.

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

had explained it to

Stephen knew what kind of person Irwin was, as

hard to believe what the younger man had told him.

that, it

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

Natalie said,

somewhat puzzled by their conversation,

you need to take care of yourself. Insomnia

a significant impact on your health.”

it, Aunt,” Natalie

mood improved slightly. She quickly finished the breakfast

arranged for

and Karina were already waiting for

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