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.

Karin’s 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,

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

her to the guest room,” Brian told

don’t have many rooms. Decide where you’ll sleep

Brian remained silent.

point. The house they got years ago was all the same. There were four rooms.

taking another, Brian would have no place to sleep.

won’t let her leave

Brian

coot Davis, thinking he could send my great–grandson away without my consent. Ridiculous! Herbert spilled a couple more drops of paint, ruining another painting, then threw down

know he had such plans,” Brian

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

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 for Nate, she wouldn’t have risked angering me by having Reid bring the