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 other end of the line fell silent.

take

said, directly offering a

Butt

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

photo in Stephen’s study,

occurrences made her want to

and Stephen trusted him. But now… it seemed that Irwin wasn’t as

she thought.

to talk, she still needed to find out.

figure in Simeria,

strongest private detective agency was reluctant to take

the face of a

that case, forget it.”

said that, Natalie directly hung up

that some things weren’t necessarily achievable just because she had

Irwin.

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

deeply, it felt like she was dreaming.

she was suffering from

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

expression.

well?” Heather asked with concern as she

Natalie replied.

child.” Heather reproached her slightly, but her indulgence for

too much work pressure?”

genuinely felt for Natalie.

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

Natalie had carried everything

disappointing anyone…

the most was Heather’s worry for her.

Natalie said,

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

Horizons International Stephen, who had been silent on the

suffered insomnia last night was probably because of

in his study.

never expected such a relationship between Irwin and

had explained it to him in

knew what kind of person Irwin was, as they were

to believe what the younger man had told

that, it

appearance of that photo, both Stephen and Natalie.. had their

Natalie said,

their conversation, thinking

express concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you

a significant impact

got it, Aunt,”

receiving Heather’s care, Natalie’s mood improved

had arranged for her.

done, Leon and Karina were already

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