Chapter 475 Keeping Secrets for Your Own Good 

After ending the call with Daphne, a chilling sensation enveloped Natalie. 

Both Irwin and Cedric were obstructing her? 

 ́Neither of them wanted her to know the true reasons?! 

Why would they keep her in the dark? Cedric was one thing, but even Irwin? 

The more they hid, the more determined Natalie became to uncover the truth! 

By the time Irwin returned, it was already ten at night. He was slightly intoxicated, and Natalie stood at 

the staircase in her white nightgown, waiting for him. 

When Irwin spotted her, a soft smile graced his l*ps. To others, this smile might seem endearing, but to 

Natalie, it was a mask hiding something sinister. 

“Nat, come here,” Irwin beckoned her with a gentle wave. 

Her already tense expression grew colder at his gesture. 

Seeing her still, Irwin stumbled closer as he said, “Stay there. I’ll come to you.” 

His tone was tender, reminiscent of lovers‘ sweet exchanges. But to Natalie, it felt toxic, sending shivers down her spine. 

When Irwin finally reached her, he wrapped his arm around her slender waist and said, “You’ve lost weight. 

” 

“Why did you stop me?” Natalie retorted coldly. 

Since Daphne’s call, memories from back then flooded Natalie’s mind. 

Every cherished moment in her past was a beautiful picture! 

Yet, how had it all spiraled into anguish? 

She thought about all the things Cedric had done for Isabella. 

She also thought about all the things Cedric had done for her…! 

At that time, he resembled a naive young man deeply in love with her. But why did things escalate to where they did between them now? 

As for Irwin… 

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Everything seemed so logical and reasonable when it happened. But now, looking back, each memory 

seemed filled with incredibly strange coincidences. 

Of course, after knowing about his manipulations, all these coincidences could be explained as deliberate 

actions! 

Irwin was seemingly intoxicated as he held Natalie, but he tensed at her probing question. 

The grip around her waist tightened involuntarily. 

Natalie felt Irwin’s change instantly, and the chill in her eyes deepened. 

“Nat, sometimes keeping things from you is for your own good,” Irwin whispered into her neck, his warmth mixed with the distinct scent of alcohol. 

Natalie remained silent. 

For her own good? 

The irony of that reason weighed heavily on her heart. The last thing she wanted to hear was such an explanation! 

“Do you even have the right to decide what’s best for me?” she questioned sharply. 

“Nat…!” Irwin was already somewhat tipsy, and he struggled to maintain his composure while confronting a sober Natalie. 

“Tell me the reason!” she demanded. 

Irwin fell silent. 

The reason? 

“Stop asking,” he finally managed. 

Without another word, Natalie shoved Irwin away. Caught off guard, he stumbled back a couple of steps, dangerously close to the edge of the staircase. 

But Natalie’s icy gaze never wavered. 

In that moment, a hint of sobriety returned to Irwin’s eyes. 

“You and Cedric have both taken action. It must be quite an interesting reason behind all this, right?” 

Indeed! 

Before, Cedric and Irwin acted as if they weren’t familiar with each other. 

But in reality? 

They didn’t only know each other, but they were practically…! 

Irwin pinched the throbbing center of his forehead. 

“I’m withdrawing my people,” Irwin said, his tone tinged with a hint of resignation.