When She Rose From The Ashes Novel

Chapter 317 A Familiar Face Chapter 317 A Familiar Face Chris's eyes went wide at Natalie's words , staring at her in disbelief . " You ... how could you ... " Natalie shot him a sharp look . Chris instantly understood and clamped his mouth shut . +5 Free Coins Of course . Natalie was far too clever not to have seen through Juliana's little stunt . But if she had noticed and was still speaking this way , then she must be setting something up . Chris felt he had guessed her intentions .

He quickly stepped forward , helped Juliana up , and said with a cheerful smile , " Juliana , sorry about just now . I thought you were trying to hurt Natalie , so I acted rashly . Don't take it to heart - I apologize . " Chris could bend and stretch as the moment demanded , and his grin looked perfectly sincere . Ruby was left puzzled . She had seen the whole scene with her own eyes . At first , her daughter had clearly been furious , yet now her attitude had shifted so suddenly . Why ? She thought hard about what had just happened , but held her tongue .

Waylon cast Natalie a thoughtful glance but also stayed quiet . Juliana was still sore from Chris's kick , cursing him in her mind . But then he lifted her up with a smile and apologized so sincerely that all her rage got stuck in her throat . She nearly choked on it , unable to vent a bit of it . She forced a strained smile . " It's nothing . It's my fault . I'm getting old , clumsy on my feet , and nearly dragged Natalie down with me . That was wrong of me . " Her eyes filled with tears again as she spoke . Natalie couldn't help but admire Juliana's acting .

Tears on command - no warmup , no buildup . They just flowed . Still , she didn't overplay her own part . Her tone remained calm as she said , " Juliana , you've 1/3 14:38 Fri , Oct 3 Chapter 317 A Familiar Face : a 100 45 Free Colns probably been working too hard lately . You should rest . You've been by my mother's side for years - whether or not people call it credit , it's effort . No one dares say you're too old to be of use . And even if one day you really can't go on , I'm sure the Stone family won't turn their back on you . " " That's right , " Waylon added at once .

" We've already taken care of Juliana's retirement insurance and critical illness coverage . Her pay has always been much higher than the market rate for a housekeeper . It's only what she deserves for staying with your mother all these years ." He didn't know what his daughter was planning , but her sudden change in stance was obvious . He decided to play along . Ruby still didn't quite understand , but with both her husband and daughter speaking this way , she knew what she had to do . " Exactly , Juliana . You must just be overtired . Go get some rest . Just be more careful from now on .

" Juliana looked at Ruby . Seeing no trace of anger left in her eyes , only the same warmth as before , she felt a wave of relief . Natalie was Ruby's long - lost daughter . Of course her return meant Ruby would value her above all else . Juliana had been foolish to compare herself . From now on , she would have to be more cautious . At least Ruby still treated her as before . After weighing things in her mind , Juliana finally nodded . " Madam , you're right . I am tired . Ms. Natalie , please don't hold it against me . I promise it won't happen again .

" " Go and rest , " Natalie replied with a nod . Juliana put the groceries in the kitchen , then retreated to her room . Natalie didn't rush to explain herself to Waylon and Ruby . But then Chris suddenly smacked the back of his head , looking as if he'd just had an epiphany . " I remember now ! " " What do you remember ? " His abrupt exclamation left Natalie startled , and even Waylon and Ruby froze . " What's the matter with you ? Don't go scaring Natalie , " Waylon said irritably .

2/3 14:38 Fri , Oct 3 Chapter 317 A Familiar Face 100 +5 Free Coins He had thought Chris seemed reliable , but now he was jumping at shadows . Was this the right person to guard his daughter ? Perhaps he should find someone steadier . But Chris's excitement only grew . " I remember who that Anna looks like ! " " Anna ? " Ruby asked blankly . She had heard from Chris about what Susie endured at kindergarten , but the name hadn't stuck in her mind . Natalie , on the other hand , felt a flicker of suspicion at his words . " Don't tell me you think she looks like Juliana .

" As soon as Natalie said it , Chris lit up and nodded vigorously . " Ms. Natalie noticed it too ? Look at Juliana's eyes and nose . Doesn't she look a lot like Anna ? " Natalie herself had felt a sense of familiarity when she first saw Juliana . Without Chris's reminder , she might not have made the connection . 3/3