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.

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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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other end of the line fell silent.

won’t take this

said, directly offering a

Butt

all along. But tonight’s dinner seemed off,

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strange occurrences made her want to know.

Stephen trusted him. But now… it seemed that

she

to talk, she still needed to find

figure in

that the biggest and strongest private detective agency was

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

that case, forget it.”

that, Natalie directly hung up the

that some things weren’t necessarily achievable just because she had money, like

Irwin.

Although she closed

sleep deeply, it felt like she was dreaming.

was suffering

she went downstairs the next morning. Stephen and Heather saw her

expression.

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

Natalie

Heather reproached her slightly, but her indulgence

too much

felt for Natalie.

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

Horizons International, Natalie had carried everything

disappointing anyone…

couldn’t stand the most

Natalie said, “No.”

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Horizons International Stephen, who had been silent on

night was probably because of the

in his study.

never expected such a relationship between Irwin and

explained it to him

person Irwin was, as

what the younger man had

of that, it

photo, both Stephen and Natalie..

said, looking at

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

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

a significant impact

it, Aunt,” Natalie

care, Natalie’s mood improved

arranged for her.

was done, Leon and Karina were

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