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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the line fell silent. After a brief moment,

I won’t take this

million!” Natalie said, directly offering

Butt

good friends all along. But tonight’s dinner seemed

in

strange occurrences made her want

by her side, and Stephen trusted him. But

she

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

an influential figure in

the biggest and strongest

a five–million–dollar temptation, the response

that case, forget it.”

that, Natalie directly hung up

things weren’t necessarily achievable just because she had

Irwin.

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

felt

suffering from

next morning. Stephen and

expression.

with concern as she handed Natalie a cup of hot milk.

you,” Natalie

slightly, but her indulgence for Natalle was

of too much work

genuinely felt for Natalie.

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and hardships. For the sake of the

carried everything on her petite shoulders, never

disappointing anyone…

the most was Heather’s worry for

at Heather, Natalie said,

we don’t tell you because we don’t want you to be involved.

been silent

reason Natalie had suffered insomnia last night was

in his study.

He never expected such a relationship between Irwin and

explained it to him in the

Irwin was, as they were

believe what the younger man had

of that,

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

said, looking at Stephen.

puzzled by their conversation, thinking they were discussing business

continued to express concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you need to take care of yourself.

significant impact on your

Aunt,” Natalie

improved slightly. She quickly

arranged for her.

was done, Leon and Karina were

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