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

won’t take this

said, directly offering a

Butt

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

in

strange occurrences made her want to

side, and Stephen trusted him. But now… it seemed that Irwin wasn’t

she

to find

figure

biggest and strongest private detective

in the face of a five–million–dollar temptation, the

that case, forget it.”

said that, Natalie directly

weren’t necessarily achievable just because she had money,

Irwin.

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

it felt like she was

suffering from

morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with

expression.

asked with concern as she handed Natalie a cup

Natalie replied.

but her indulgence for Natalle was hard

too much work pressure?”

genuinely felt for

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

had carried everything on her petite shoulders,

disappointing anyone…

the most

at Heather, Natalie said,

because we don’t

Stephen, who had been silent on the side, finally

last night

in his study.

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

had explained it to him

kind of person Irwin

to believe what the younger man had told him.

that,

photo, both Stephen and Natalie.. had their

said, looking

was somewhat puzzled by their conversation,

concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you need to

a significant impact on your health.”

Aunt,”

receiving Heather’s care, Natalie’s mood improved slightly. She

arranged for her.

Karina were already

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