Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 188

The breakdown of Karin and Kenneth’s marriage had turned Brian Into a powder keg of temper. and Herbert knew well the toll a single–parent household could take on a kid.

If Natalie could work things out with Brian, Herbert would swallow his pride and accept her for Nate’s sake.

“Now that Natalie’s back, if you want to fix things for Nate’s sake and have a soft spot for her, you’d better figure out a way to settle your issues,” Herbert said, pacing slowly toward Brian and patting his shoulder with a meaningful look.

“As for Nate… I’ll get on his school transfer and bring his records to the Morales family. That way, you won’t have to worry about anyone giving me any disrespect,” he added.

Brian and Herbert exchanged a look before Brian murmured. “Okay.”

Herbert hadn’t been a fan of Natalie before and even harbored some disdain. But it seemed that Nate’s situation had softened his stance.

When Karin let Natalie in, it might have been in line with Herbert’s thinking.

Brian had mixed emotions as he watched his grandfather leave the study. After handling a couple of documents and seeing that it was almost midnight, he found he couldn’t focus on the words anymore due to his restless mind.

shut his laptop and

the stairs. “I’m heading out. I’ve got some things to

you staying with

bit of a third wheel around here?” Karin replied with a

for Brian to respond, she started down

called after her,

She didn’t say much more and quickly left. Karin had let Natalie in, but only for Nate’s sake.

around, she

to push it open when he paused and

the red and swollen wound on her forehead. She was about

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and

so profound that the dripping of the painting brush

an eternity, she heard the door creak next door. Brian had gone into

Nate’s room.