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 other end of the line fell silent. After a

I won’t take this

five million!” Natalie said,

Butt

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

in Stephen’s

occurrences made her want

her side, and Stephen trusted him. But now… it seemed

as she thought.

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

figure in Simeria,

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

him. Even in the face of a five–million–dollar temptation, the

that case, forget it.”

Natalie directly

things weren’t necessarily achievable

Irwin.

night of tossing and turning followed. Although she closed

deeply, it felt

was suffering

downstairs the next morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with

expression.

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

Natalie replied.

indulgence for Natalle

too much

felt for Natalie.

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

Horizons International, Natalie had carried everything on her

disappointing anyone…

couldn’t stand the most was Heather’s worry

Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

because we don’t want you to be involved. Your top priority now is

Stephen, who had been silent on the

suffered insomnia last night was probably

in his study.

He never expected such

Irwin had explained it to him in the

knew what kind of person Irwin was, as

what the

of that, it

to the appearance of that photo, both Stephen and Natalie.. had

understand,” Natalie said, looking at Stephen.

was somewhat puzzled by their conversation, thinking they were discussing business matters.

Natalie, “Regardless, you need to take care of

significant impact

Aunt,”

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

arranged

and Karina were already waiting

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