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.

Natalie’s gaze, he looked down at her, his

you like your steak?” he asked in a low voice.

same as yours.”

turning off the heat, Brian sliced a small piece with the chef’s knife and brought

the steaming steak carefully before taking a cautious bite.

hot.

his lips as he watched her struggle with the hot

yet you

cold lips met hers

to lean back, but Brian caught her,

and lifted her onto the clean countertop.

he murmured, slowly untangling the black apron from

kitchen.”

the kiss or the heat, Natalie pouted slightly. “I can’t do anything. Are you going to take care of

to keep caring for her