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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fell silent. After a brief moment, the voice

won’t take this case.”

you five million!” Natalie said, directly offering

Butt

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

photo in

her want to know.

her side, and Stephen trusted him.

as she

Uncle didn’t want to talk, she still needed to find

figure

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

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

that case, forget

directly hung up the

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

Irwin.

Although she closed her eyes, her

felt like she was

she was suffering from insomnia.

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

expression.

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

Natalie

slightly, but her indulgence for

of too much work

genuinely felt for Natalie.

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

carried

disappointing anyone…

stand the most was Heather’s worry

Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

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

Stephen, who had been silent on the side, finally spoke to Natalie.

the reason Natalie had suffered insomnia last night was probably

in his study.

also surprised. He never expected such a relationship between Irwin and Cedric,

Irwin had explained it to him in the study.

kind of person Irwin was, as they were

the younger man had

of that,

both Stephen and Natalie..

understand,” Natalie said, looking

conversation, thinking they were discussing business

you need

significant impact on

got it, Aunt,”

mood improved slightly. She quickly

arranged for her.

Leon and Karina were already

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