When She Rose From The Ashes Novel

Chapter 255 Food Tastes Like Care " Is it dangerous ? " 40 88 +5 Free Coin Natalie had never involved herself much in Baron's affairs before . She always felt they lived in different worlds , and she didn't want to control him too tightly . But after everything they had been through , her mindset had shifted . Baron's safety was now what she cared about most . She realized , vaguely but surely , that he had seeped into her life like air and water - so natural , so constant , she hardly noticed until she did .

If there ever came a day when she didn't see him , she would feel something missing . Baron noticed the concern in her eyes and couldn't help but smile . " No real danger , just some business matters to handle . You eat ; I'll be right back ." Seeing her exhale in relief , he finally stepped out with his phone . But once he left the dining room , his smile vanished . " Talk . " His voice wasn't loud , but it carried a suppressed edge of anger ; the weight of it seemed to press through the phone , making the other side flinch . " Mr.

Baron , when that couple was hospitalized years ago , the woman went into labor complications . The man had no money for surgery , so he said he was going home to borrow some . But our people checked - he never returned to the village . Yet , fifteen minutes later , he came back to the hospital with cash and paid for the operation ." Shauna quickly relayed the findings . Baron's gaze darkened . " So you're saying the man most likely ran into someone on his way out , and was given money ? " " Yes , that seems to be the case . But we haven't found solid evidence yet .

Also , the child the woman gave birth to ... was apparently stillborn . We tracked down the doctor who delivered the ` baby . After the surgery , he resigned , moved his whole family abroad , but there was supposedly a plane crash during their migration . The story goes they missed the flight because their child had an upset stomach - so they survived - and then vanished . " 1/3 9:51 Tue , Sep 30 Chapter 255 Food Tastes Like Care Shauna continued her report . 420 +5 Free Coms " Mr.

Baron , that doctor has lived under an assumed name ever since , in a small town ; he abandoned medicine altogether and has been supporting his family by delivering food . His wife and children are doing well , but all of them changed names to her side of the family . Our people already have him under control and under protection . Should we send them to your wife's side , or ... " Just then , Baron saw Natalie stand up from the table , having finished her meal . He lowered his voice . " Keep them safe for now . I'll ask Natalie what she wants to do .

We'll be staying here a few days to relax ." It wasn't often Natalie and the kids got time away ; he didn't want this truth to ruin their peace . The truth would never stay buried forever - it was only a matter of time . Besides , with that couple's recent death , if the doctor were moved , anyone tailing them might trace the lead back to him . That would only bring him danger . Shauna nodded on the other end . " Understood , Mr. Baron . One more thing - about Yvonne's parentage , I've found a lead . " " Go on .

" " Uncle Xenon seems to have taken his wife and child traveling when the baby turned one . They passed through the couple's village , and even stayed there for one night . " Baron's mind spun with possibilities . " Got it . Keep digging . " Out of the corner of his eye , he saw Natalie step out of the dining room , so he said quickly , " That's all . I'm hanging up . " He ended the call and strode toward her . " All done eating ? " " You go finish yours . I'll have some water ; we can take a walk after to help digest . " She was still worrying about him being hungry .

Warmth spread in Baron's chest . 2/3 9:51 Tue , Sep 30 Chapter 255 Food Tastes Like Care " Alright . I'll eat quickly . You play on your phone for a bit while you wait ." พร +5 Free Coms When he walked back into the dining room , he noticed every dish had been touched lightly by Natalie , but only in front of her seat . Everywhere else was untouched ; the table was neat , spotless . Most importantly , she had set aside a portion of food just for him . How could he describe this feeling ? His throat tightened , his eyes stinging faintly .

" He was , after all , a direct son of the Gunn family . But after his mother had been persecuted , his childhood within the family was nothing but torment ." Forget eating at the table - having anything to eat at all was already something . And even then , it was often leftovers , scraps . When he grew older and found his own strength , he swore off other people's scraps ; he refused to eat with anyone else , making it a habit to eat alone . On the table , he only touched what he liked , and that was enough to soothe the hunger of his past .

But now , seeing the food Natalie had set aside just for him , he felt , for the first time , the warmth of being cared for - of being cherished . 3/3