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 quickly responded,

I won’t take

million!” Natalie said, directly offering a

Butt

and Irwin had been good friends all along. But tonight’s dinner

photo in Stephen’s study,

her

Stephen trusted him. But now… it

she thought.

still needed to find

influential figure in

was to the point that the biggest and strongest private detective agency was

a five–million–dollar temptation, the response

case,

said that, Natalie directly

achievable just because she had

Irwin.

closed

it felt like she

suffering

downstairs the next morning. Stephen and Heather saw her

expression.

well?” Heather asked with concern as she handed Natalie

you,” Natalie

slightly, but her indulgence for Natalle was hard

too much

genuinely felt for Natalie.

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had witnessed Natalie’s efforts and hardships. For

Natalie had carried everything on her petite shoulders,

disappointing anyone…

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

at Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

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

been silent on the side, finally spoke

suffered insomnia last night was probably because of the photo she

in his study.

was also surprised. He never expected

explained it to him in the study.

knew what kind of person Irwin

hard to believe what the younger man had told him.

that, it

of that photo, both Stephen and Natalie..

understand,” Natalie said, looking at Stephen.

somewhat puzzled by their conversation, thinking

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

significant impact on your

got it, Aunt,” Natalie replied.

mood improved slightly. She

arranged

Leon and Karina were already waiting for her.

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