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.

to end the life of

it was a curious change. She’d allowed

Brian told Reid,

don’t have many

Brian remained silent.

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

would have no place to sleep.

won’t let her leave tonight,” Herbert

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

didn’t know he had such plans,”

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he had such schemes in mind. He

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