Wife by Day Boss by Night (Natalie and Brian )

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Amid his hesitation, a playful voice suddenly echoed down the staircase. It was Gracia, her tone bubbli

ng with excitement, “Brian, you made it!”

Samuel inwardly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly stood up, saying, “Gracia, perfect timing. Keep Bri

an company for a bit, will you?”

“Sure.” Gracia nodded and sat beside Brian. She had overheard from upstairs Brian’s interrogation of N

atalie upstairs. Had he agreed to come for dinner because of that little tramp?

She pondered for a moment before gently tugging at Brian’s sleeve. “Brian. I… I’m sorry. I broke the br

acelet Davis gave me…”

It was just last month that Davis had personally given Gracia the bracelet.

“What happened?” Brian frowned involuntarily.

“I don’t know. It was fine before Natalie returned, but the next thing I knew was it was broken…” Gracia’

s eyes welled up with tears, and she sobbed quietly to Brian, looking utterly distraught. “If Davis gets m

ad at me. I…” She hesitated mid–sentence, her eyes pleading for understanding from Brian.

Brian held her gaze silently. Before he could speak, Samuel’s disgruntled voice floated down the stairs.

“Where do you think you’re going?”

“I thought you wanted me out? I’ve found a place.” Natalie retorted coldly, descending the stairs. with h

er suitcase. novelbin

“Just stay at home. No need to move out,” Samuel’s face darkened.

“Home? This house has nothing to do with me

aside from Grandpa. Do you even know what ‘home‘ means?” Natalie scoffed.

Samuel’s complexion shifted through several shades of displeasure before he blurted out the truth, “Wh

en Shawn gets out of the hospital, the Foster family will throw you an engagement party. You’re not goi

ng anywhere!”

“Did I agree to that?” Natalie asked softly.

“Natalie, you know your place. It’s your good fortune that the Foster family

is interested in you!” Samuel pointed at her angrily.

“And what does that have to do

with you?” Natalie curled her lips dismissively and countered. “The court awarded my custody to Audre

y back then.”

“And has Audrey given a damn about you these years?”

Natalie’s expression grew cold. “Whether she does or not, it’s none of your business!”

With that said Natalie no longer wished to engage with Samuel. She hastened down the last

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few steps and went toward the living room.

However, she paused momentarily upon seeing the two seated closely in the living room.

Brian’s gaze dropped to the suitcase in her hand.

Natalie hadn’t realized Brian was there when she was upstairs packing. Their eyes met briefly before s

he glanced at Gracia, who was still tearfully sniffling beside him. Natalie couldn’t help but purse her lips

in disdain.

Then she quickened her pace, heading for the front door.

Gracia noticed Brian had fixed his attention on Natalie, seemingly oblivious to her presence. She tugge

d gently at his arm again, her voice pitiful, “Brian, about the bracelet…”

“It’s just a bracelet,” Brian replied indifferently, withdrawing his gaze.

“But…” Gracia dabbed at her tears, wanting to say more..

“I’ve got some things to take care of. I won’t be staying for dinner today,” Brian interrupted her before sh

Gracia was stunned and then got up to follow. “But I went to Heavenly Pastries myself this morning to ge

see…”

Brian glanced at the finely laid pastries on the table, feeling no appetite.

“I don’t like pastries,” he said flatly.

Gracia was puzzled. She had seen him frequent Heavenly Pastries for the pastries before, and she had

“Then what do you like? We can go and get it right now! Brian, are you upset with me?” Gracia followed

“Grandpa invited you. Of course, you’ll be there,” Brian cut her off, pausing his steps to glance back at G

Gracia sighed with relief, not daring to question Brian further. She escorted him to the door and watched

“Mr. Howard, something’s off,” Reid reported when Brian settled in, handing him a tablet with a

somber tone.

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