Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 71

He wanted to apologize to Natalie for the incident from the other night. She’d been giving everyone on set the cold shoulder, especially him. Whenever he appeared, she acted as if he was invisible. He figured it might have to do with the paparazzi that had snapped some unwanted photos, upsetting her.

After some thought, he trailed behind Natalie to catch her alone and clear the air before the misunderstanding grew.

Natalie reached her Bentley and made sure the coast was clear before slipping into the car by herself.

She had barely settled in when a little bundle of energy launched into her arms.

Natalie was knocked sideways into the seat by Nate’s enthusiastic leap. Before she could catch her breath, he planted a loud kiss on her cheek.

“Nate! Didn’t we agree you’d keep your distance from the set?” Natalie teased, blending her amusement with feigned sternness,

“I came to see you!” Nate clung to Natalie, his reply earnest. “The last time Dad scolded you and I got worried!”

Natalie’s attempt to cover Nate’s mouth was a moment too late. In the front seat, Reid and another bodyguard wished they could not hear the conversation, but it was also too late.

was at a loss for

moment, Natalie wished she could

shirt, trying to

had deliberately chosen a high–necked shirt to conceal

her collarbone.

and signaled the other bodyguard with a glance. They both discreetly exited the car,

that the bruises had faded, Nate finally

in Natalie’s arms. “Sister, my

there for his birthday. But there was no way

with a smile. “So what do you want for your

my birthday party,”

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of her shirt and started counting on his fingers for

his birthday party. He didn’t care about others‘ attendance or gifts. All he wanted for his birthday was to have

looked at him, unsure of

with those you liked and ignored the rest. But the world of adults was far