Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 67

Natalie had no intention of stirring the pot that morning, but for some inexplicable reason, Brian had gone off the deep end and insisted she get a health checkup at the hospital.

She glanced back at the car across the street that hadn’t yet pulled away, her emotions a tangled mess, and repeatedly apologized to Rosie. “It won’t happen again, I promise.”

“You should have been more careful” Rosie gently chided, guiding her inside.

But the odd thing was despite her late arrival to the set, there was not a hint of annoyance from the crew. Everyone was exceedingly polite, almost afraid to speak out of turn.

Even during the traditional first shot ceremony, where the group would light a ceremonial candle, there was a peculiar insistence that Natalie should be the one to do the honors.

When someone suggested Natalie’s name, she froze for a moment before laughing it off, “You guys must be joking. All of you are the veterans here. It wouldn’t be my place.

The others exchanged knowing looks but didn’t press the issue.

whispered to Rosie, “What’s going

shouldn’t even know you were late,” Rosie replied, clearly baffled.

each other, equally clueless.

main actors‘ table, the only newbie among them. Director Miller was nowhere to

leaving Natalie feeling out of place and bored. She decided to step out and headed

it shouldn’t affect her acting… I understand, we’ll

from a slightly ajar door of an empty private dining room.

we’ve arranged a quiet room for her, far from the

mention of “Mr. Howard” and stopped

drop of alcohol, it’s not good for her healing.”

to Brian was

lingered out of sight until Miller finished the

continue on her way to the

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