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.”

1/5

+15 BONUS

fell silent. After a brief moment, the voice quickly

won’t take this case.”

million!” Natalie said, directly offering a

Butt

been good friends all along. But

in Stephen’s

her want

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

she thought.

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

figure in

strongest private detective agency was reluctant

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 phone.

things weren’t necessarily achievable

Irwin.

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

didn’t sleep deeply, it felt

she was suffering

went downstairs the next morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with a clearly unpleasant

expression.

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

you,” Natalie

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

much work pressure?”

genuinely felt for Natalie.

+15 BONUS

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

had carried everything on her

disappointing anyone…

couldn’t stand the most was Heather’s worry for her.

at Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

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

Stephen, who had been silent on the side, finally

insomnia last night was probably because of the photo she

in his study.

never expected such a relationship between Irwin

had explained it to

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

hard to believe what the younger

of that, it

Stephen and Natalie..

said,

by their conversation, thinking they were discussing

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

impact on your health.”

it, Aunt,”

improved slightly. She

arranged

was done, Leon and Karina were already waiting

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255