Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 187

Brian was chatting with Herbert in the cozy study when he heard the faint sound of his mother, Karin, stepping into the house. He glanced over and acknowledged her softly.

“Mom,” he murmured.

“Nate’s asleep?” Karin inquired gently.

“Yeah,” Brian nodded in confirmation.

“I’ll go check on him,” she said, and with a brief look at Brian, she went toward the stairs. Pausing halfway, she added in a low voice, “Let her in, Brian. It’s freezing outside.”

Herbert, who had been practicing his painting, hesitated at the mention of letting Natalie in. A drop of paint fell from his brush, blotting the fine parchment he worked on. Shaking his head, he chuckled, “Guess I’m not as spry as I used to be. Can’t even paint without creating a mess. Age does sneak up on you…”

A hint of discomfort colored Karin’s features, but she didn’t comment further and ascended the stairs.

Kenneth. And in her fiery rage years ago, Karin had chosen to end the life of her unborn child rather

was a curious change. She’d allowed Natalie to enter their

guest room,” Brian told

ruined parchment aside, noting dryly. “We don’t have many rooms. Decide where you’ll sleep tonight.”

Brian remained silent.

were four rooms. One was for Herbert, one for Nate, and

another, Brian would have no place to

let her leave tonight,”

right,” Brian

Ridiculous! Herbert spilled a couple more drops of paint, ruining another painting, then threw down his brush in frustration. “If that’s the case, let Nate move in here.

plans,” Brian said after a pause.

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hadn’t realized he had such schemes in mind. He would never have left Nate with the Howard family if he had known

before continuing, “At my age, I’ve seen my fair share of people and can see more clearly than you youngsters. If she didn’t care for Nate, she wouldn’t have risked angering me by having Reid bring the