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

won’t take

pay you five million!” Natalie said, directly offering

Butt

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

photo in Stephen’s study,

made her

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

she

talk, she still needed to

an influential figure in Simeria,

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

to him. Even in the face of a five–million–dollar temptation, the

that case, forget it.”

directly

necessarily achievable

Irwin.

tossing and turning followed. Although she closed her eyes, her

didn’t sleep deeply, it felt like she

she was suffering

morning. Stephen and Heather saw her with a clearly unpleasant

expression.

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

you,” Natalie

her indulgence

of too much

felt for

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efforts and hardships. For the sake

Natalie had carried everything on her petite shoulders,

disappointing anyone…

couldn’t stand the most was Heather’s worry

Heather, Natalie said, “No.”

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

silent on the side, finally spoke

reason Natalie had suffered insomnia last night was probably because of

in his study.

also surprised. He never expected such

explained it to him in the study.

what kind of person Irwin was, as they were similar people

the younger man had told

of that, it

of that photo, both Stephen

said, looking

by their conversation, thinking they were discussing business matters.

to express concern for Natalie, “Regardless, you need to take care of yourself. Insomnia

a significant impact on

Aunt,”

improved slightly. She quickly

arranged for

she was done, Leon and Karina were already waiting for

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