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,

take

five million!” Natalie said, directly offering

Butt

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

photo in Stephen’s study,

made her want to know.

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

as she

to find out. It’s just that she

influential figure in

the biggest and strongest private detective

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

that case, forget

that, Natalie directly hung up the phone.

things weren’t necessarily achievable just because she had

Irwin.

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

deeply, it felt like she

she was suffering

morning. Stephen and

expression.

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

you,” Natalie replied.

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

too much

genuinely felt for

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

Horizons International, Natalie had carried

disappointing anyone…

most was Heather’s worry for her.

Natalie

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

had been silent

reason Natalie had suffered insomnia last night was probably

in his study.

He never expected such a relationship between Irwin

Irwin had explained it to him in the study.

of person Irwin was, as they

the younger man had

of that,

appearance of that photo, both Stephen and Natalie..

Natalie said, looking at Stephen.

conversation, thinking

to express concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you need to take care

impact on your health.”

got it, Aunt,”

mood improved

arranged for

Leon and Karina were already waiting for

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