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

take this case.”

Natalie said,

Butt

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

in

made her

and Stephen trusted him. But now… it seemed

she thought.

she still needed to

figure in

biggest and strongest private detective agency was reluctant to take any

in the face of a five–million–dollar

that case,

Natalie directly hung up

that some things weren’t necessarily achievable just because she

Irwin.

and turning followed. Although she closed her eyes, her

didn’t sleep deeply, it felt like she

suffering from insomnia.

morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with a

expression.

concern as she handed Natalie a cup of

Natalie replied.

her indulgence

much work

genuinely felt for

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

Horizons International, Natalie had carried everything on her

disappointing anyone…

most was Heather’s worry

Natalie said,

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

silent on the

suffered insomnia last night was probably

in his study.

surprised. He never

had explained it to him in the

of person Irwin was, as they were similar

to believe what the

that,

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

understand,” Natalie said, looking at Stephen.

was somewhat puzzled by their conversation,

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

a significant impact on your

Aunt,”

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

arranged for

Karina were already waiting for

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