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.

her fiery rage years ago, Karin had chosen to end the life of her unborn child rather than forgive. Naturally, she

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

to the guest room,” Brian told Reid, who

dryly. “We don’t have many rooms. Decide where you’ll

Brian remained silent.

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

taking another, Brian would have

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

right,” Brian replied

another painting, then threw down his brush in frustration. “If that’s the case, let Nate

he had such plans,”

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but hadn’t realized he had such schemes in mind. He

because Davis never intended to discuss it with us. If Natalie hadn’t taken it upon herself to 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 for Nate, she wouldn’t have risked angering me by having Reid bring the boy here.”