When She Rose From The Ashes Novel

Chapter 447 The Snack That Time Forgot When Natalie heard her child mention Ruby , worry instantly tightened in her chest . " Let's go check on Grandma . " She stepped inside first ; the villa was unusually quiet . The servants were still around , but they moved softly , careful not to make a sound . +10 Free Coins Natalie quickly noticed there were far fewer of them than usual - only two or three working quietly . She looked at Waylon in confusion . " Dad , did you give the staff some time off ? " He sighed . " No ... I let a few go ." Waylon set the children down and told them to go play .

But after being apart from Natalie for several days , they refused to leave her side . you two Seeing that Waylon clearly had something to say , Natalie realized it might not be appropriate to discuss it in front of the kids . She gently stroked their heads and said , " Why don't go play for a bit ? I need to talk to grandpa and uncle for a while ; I'll come play with you afterward , okay ? " " Okay , " Susie agreed reluctantly - but then suddenly asked , " Mommy , you and Daddy went on a trip together . You're back , so where's Daddy ?

" " Daddy will probably come home tonight ; then we'll all spend a few days together , how's that ? " " Yay ! " Her words immediately made both children light up with excitement . Flynn personally escorted the two of them back to their rooms , while Natalie and Waylon sat together on the living room sofa . Waylon brought her some snacks and a drink . The sight of all those treats made Natalie laugh softly . 18:23 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 447 The Snack That Time Forgot :. 420 +10 Free Coins " Dad , are you treating me like Susic now ? I'm in my twenties ; I don't need snacks like this anymore .

" Waylon's hand froze midair . He looked at her , eyes glistening . " I know you're in your twenties ... but I wish you were still as little as Susic . Then I could bring you the best things in the world - everything good I could find . Now you've grown up , made a name for yourself ... it feels like you don't need me anymore . I want to do something nice for you , but I don't even know where to start . You've got a good husband too ... makes me feel pretty useless ." Natalie felt a lump rise in her throat . It was true .

When she was little , she'd envied the kids who always had snacks to eat . She never did - and wasn't allowed to . The Summers family parents used to say such things were " the tastes of poor people , " unfit for a Summers heir . She'd never thought much of it before - after all , she'd grown up , made it on her own , and built a good life . But hearing Waylon's words , seeing those very snacks she had once longed for ... the realization hit her hard . A painful childhood takes a lifetime to heal . " No , Dad , " she murmured . " Actually ... I really did want to eat them .

I've wanted to since I was five - but back then , that's all it could be , just a wish . " She picked up a bag of chips and tore it open . The scent filled her nose , and suddenly it was as if she'd been pulled back to that five - year - old version of herself . She took one , placed it in her mouth , and began to chew slowly . For some reason , tears streamed down her face before she could stop them . In that moment , she wanted to tell her five - year - old self , These chips are delicious . Waylon was startled by her tears . " Sweetheart - Natalie , don't cry , please .

If you don't like them , we won't eat them , okay ? I was wrong ; I'll go buy you something else ." He reached out , ready to clear the snacks away . But Natalie immediately wrapped her arms around them protectively . Her tear - filled eyes lifted to his , and her voice trembled . " Dad , I really do love them . I've wanted them since I was little . But back then , the Summers family parents told me only poor 2/3 18:23 Tue , Oct 14 Chapter 447 The Snack That Time Forgot 10 Free Coins kids liked this kind of food .

They said I was a Summers heiress ; I needed to know what was proper and what wasn't . Junk food wasn't allowed in the Summers family . But I'd see other kids eating it all the time - and their parents never said a thing . " Natalie's gaze turned distant as she sank into the memory . " I remember once getting curious about what junk food tasted like . The little girl next door gave me a tiny piece of a chip , and I was so excited . But before I could even taste it , the Summers saw me , slapped it out of my hand , dragged me inside by the car , and made me write a thousand - word apology .

They even punished me with no food for two days , and if the maid hadn't secretly given me a bun , I might've starved . After that , I never dared touch junk food again , but I never stopped thinking about it . I couldn't understand what was so terrible about one chip . Sure , it's junk food , but how could a single bite be such a crime ? Even now , as an adult , I've thought about buying some to try again , but every time I stand in front of that shelf , fear grips me . I can still feel that hunger , my stomach empty , my ribs aching , and it always comes back to haunt me .

Eventually , I just stopped hoping . " 3/3