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.

years ago, Karin had chosen to end the life of her unborn child

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

Brian told Reid,

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

Brian remained silent.

were four rooms. One was for Herbert, one for

another, Brian would have

bed. He won’t let her leave

Brian replied softly.

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 his brush in

know he had such plans,” Brian said after a pause.

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

send Nate over…” Herbert trailed off, sighing deeply before continuing, “At my age, I’ve seen my fair share of