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.

marriage to Kenneth. And in her fiery rage years ago, Karin had chosen to end the life of her unborn child rather than forgive. Naturally, she held no warmth for Audrey’s daughter,

change. She’d allowed Natalie to enter their

the guest room,” Brian told Reid, who stood by the

aside, noting dryly. “We don’t have many

Brian remained silent.

house they got years ago was all the same. There were four rooms. One was for Herbert, one for Nate, and one for

Natalie taking another, Brian would have no place

was asking for her before bed. He won’t let her leave tonight,” Herbert observed, glancing at Brian.

right,” Brian

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. Better than having him troubled over at the

such plans,” Brian

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Nate but hadn’t realized he had such schemes in mind. He would never have left

send Nate over…” Herbert trailed off, sighing deeply 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