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.

a quiet corner, Natalie whispered to Rosie, “What’s going on? Did Gavin say something in front

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

at each other, equally

up, the cast headed to the hotel for a meal. Natalie found herself awkwardly seated at the main actors‘ table, the only newbie

chatted among themselves about familiar gossip, leaving Natalie feeling out of place and bored. She decided to step out and headed

shouldn’t affect her acting… I understand, we’ll schedule her scenes later and let

coming from a slightly ajar door of an

can rest assured, we’ve arranged a quiet room for her, far from

caught the mention of “Mr. Howard”

won’t touch a drop of alcohol, it’s not good

response to Brian was meek

Miller finished the call and hurried back to

on her way to

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