Wife by Day, Boss by Night by Thalia Quillspeak

Chapter 229

Kids with autism can be like that, savants in one area but struggle mightily in others,

It was a tough call that Brian made back then to send the nearly helpless Natalie to a boarding school and leave her to fend for herself,

When Brian pushed for it, nobody else seemed inclined to argue. They just let her go.

Natalie’s thoughts drifted to those past events. And a hint of resentment stirred inside.

Brian turned off the faucet, noticing the shadow of discontent on her face.

Their eyes met, and with a scowl, he pulled her over to the stove. Standing behind her, he guided her spatula–holding hand with his own, reigniting the flame to flip the steak.

The pan sizzled and crackled, yet not a single drop of oil reached Natalie’s hand.

She tilted her head slightly, glancing at Brian, who knitted his brows, one hand instinctively shielding her while the other flipped the steak. His expression was sour enough to curdle milk.

he looked down at her, his eyes softening.

you like your steak?” he

yours.” Natalie replied, smiling.

heat, Brian sliced a small piece with the chef’s knife and brought it to Natalie’s

carefully before taking

hot.

the knife, leaning on the counter beside her, a smirk playing on his lips as he watched her struggle with the hot morsel, then leaned

taste properly, yet you won’t admit you’re

cold lips met hers

but Brian caught her, prevented her from bumping

lifted her onto

you today,” he murmured, slowly untangling the black apron from his torso. Chewing on the steak, he added softly, “You’d learn to stay out

kitchen.”

heat, Natalie pouted slightly. “I can’t

it for over a decade,” Brian chuckled, thinking he wanted to keep caring for her and keeping