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.

take this case.”

said,

Butt

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

photo in

occurrences made her

side, and Stephen trusted

she thought.

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

influential figure in Simeria,

point that the biggest and strongest

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

that case,

Natalie directly hung up

necessarily achievable

Irwin.

turning followed. Although she closed her eyes, her

it felt like she was

she was suffering from

went downstairs the next morning. Stephen and Heather saw

expression.

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

Natalie

indulgence for

too much work

felt for Natalie.

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

Horizons International, Natalie had carried everything

disappointing anyone…

Natalie couldn’t stand the most

at Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

there are things we don’t tell you because we don’t want you to be

Stephen, who had been silent

insomnia last night was probably because of the photo

in his study.

was also surprised. He never expected

to him in the study.

knew what kind of person Irwin was, as they were

hard to believe what the younger man

that,

of that photo, both Stephen and Natalie..

said, looking at

by their conversation,

continued to express concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you

a significant impact on your

it, Aunt,” Natalie

Heather’s care, Natalie’s mood improved slightly. She quickly finished

had arranged

done, Leon and Karina

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