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.

end the life of her unborn child rather than forgive. Naturally, she held no warmth

change. She’d allowed

guest room,” Brian told Reid,

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

Brian remained silent.

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

Brian would

let her leave tonight,” Herbert observed,

right,” Brian

consent. 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

didn’t know he had such plans,” Brian said after a pause.

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had such schemes in mind. He would never have left Nate with the Howard family if he had known

continuing, “At my age, I’ve seen my fair share of people