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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the line fell silent.

I won’t take this case.”

five million!” Natalie said, directly offering a

Butt

had been good friends all along. But tonight’s dinner seemed off, and there

in Stephen’s

her want to know.

Stephen trusted

as she thought.

needed to find out.

an influential figure in

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

the face of a five–million–dollar temptation, the

that case,

Natalie directly hung up the phone.

necessarily achievable just

Irwin.

followed. Although she closed her eyes, her mind was

sleep deeply, it felt like she was

suffering

Stephen and Heather saw her with a clearly unpleasant

expression.

asked with concern as she handed Natalie

Natalie

reproached her slightly, but her indulgence for Natalle was

much

genuinely felt for Natalie.

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

had carried everything on her

disappointing anyone…

the most was Heather’s worry

at Heather, Natalie said,

we don’t want you to be

had been silent on the side, finally spoke to

night was probably because of

in his study.

also surprised. He never

it to him in the

knew what kind of person Irwin was,

to believe what the younger man had told him.

that, it

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

Natalie said, looking at Stephen.

their conversation, thinking they were discussing business matters.

“Regardless, you need to take care

significant impact on your

it, Aunt,”

Heather’s care, Natalie’s mood improved

had arranged

Karina were already waiting

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