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

I won’t take this

you five million!” Natalie said,

Butt

all along. But tonight’s

in Stephen’s study,

occurrences made her want to

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

as she thought.

talk, she still needed to

an influential figure in Simeria,

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

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

case, forget

said that, Natalie directly hung up the phone.

achievable just because she had money,

Irwin.

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

it felt

was suffering from insomnia.

next morning. Stephen and Heather saw

expression.

Heather asked with concern as she handed Natalie a cup of

you,” Natalie replied.

Heather reproached her slightly, but her indulgence for Natalle was hard to conceal.

too much work

felt for Natalie.

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

International, Natalie had carried everything on her petite shoulders,

disappointing anyone…

stand the most was Heather’s worry for her.

Natalie

you because we don’t want you

had been silent

suffered insomnia last night

in his study.

never expected

had explained it to

Stephen knew what kind of person Irwin was, as they were

to believe what the younger

that,

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

understand,” Natalie said, looking

puzzled by their conversation, thinking they were discussing business

“Regardless, you need to take care of yourself. Insomnia

a significant impact on your health.”

it, Aunt,” Natalie replied.

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

had arranged for

Karina were already

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