When She Rose From The Ashes Novel

Chapter 489 The Secret Passage 96 +5 Free Coins Natalie paused for a moment , then continued , " If that's the case , it's only a matter of time before they find us . I don't even know if we're already being watched . Since Yvonne managed to get the disk , we should look at it now . If Dad comes back later , he can see it too . But if something happens to it in the meantime , at least we'll know what it contained . " Everyone nodded in agreement . Just then , the sound of the front door unlocking echoed from outside .

Flynn's expression stiffened instantly , and Natalie's hand clamped tightly around Ruby's and Yvonne's , her palms slick with sweat . " They can't be here already , can they ? " Yvonne whispered . Natalie heard her and swallowed hard . " I don't know . We came face - to - face with that man earlier - it's only natural he'd remember our faces . And the Stone residence isn't exactly hard to find . If he's really after this disk , we might not escape so easily . " Her voice was calm , but there was unease beneath it .

Ruby , though frightened , suddenly felt a burst of courage with Natalie beside her . " It's all right , Natalie . If it's really them , you and your brother should leave first . There's a tunnel under the house - it leads straight outside . " Natalie blinked in surprise . " Mom , are you serious ? " " It's true . When your father built this villa, he made sure to include a secret passage . I asked him about it back then , but he never told me why . Now that I know what happened with your brother , I think I finally understand his reason .

" Ruby still resented Waylon for keeping things from her , but right now , with her children in danger , she couldn't afford to bring it up . Natalie thought of Moses's hidden identity and instantly understood why Waylon had built the tunnel in the first place . " Mom , you should go first . Flynn and I will stay here . " Ruby's eyes reddened. " No. I lost you for more than twenty years because of my carelessness . Now that I finally have you back , how could I stand by and let you face danger again ? Twenty years ago , I failed as a mother . I won't fail again .

You're the most important person in my life , and I won't let anyone hurt you . If they want to get to you , they'll have to go through me first . " 1/3 10:45 Sun , Oct 19 Chapter 489 The Secret Passage There was steel in her eyes . : 43 096 +5 Free Coins Natalie's throat tightened . She had spent most of her life yearning for family , and now , to be so fiercely protected - it felt unreal . The love she'd found in Ruby and the rest of the Stone family wrapped around her like honey , warm and overwhelming . Seeing the two women's faces , Flynn straightened his shoulders .

As the only man in the house , he said quietly , " You all stay here . I'll go check . If anything's wrong , I'll make a cat's call . When you hear it , you run ." Without waiting for a reply , he started toward the door . Yvonne stood up too . " I'm going with you . I may be hurt , but I can still fight if I have to . " Natalie immediately grabbed her arm . " You're not going anywhere ! What , you think you're a superhero now ? You've lost so much blood your legs can barely hold you . Sit down before you collapse . " Then she turned sharply toward Flynn . " And you ! What are you thinking ?

You know it's dangerous out there , and you still want to play the hero ? Do you think that makes you noble ? Because it doesn't - it's stupid ! You both listen to me . Since there's a tunnel , we're using it . Staying alive is what matters most right now ." Before either of them could argue , Natalie grabbed them both and started pulling them toward the inner corridor . Ruby couldn't help smiling as she followed . Her daughter was fierce , commanding , and fearless - exactly how she should be . Flynn , meanwhile , was stunned .

It was the first time Natalie had ever scolded him , the first time she'd physically dragged him along to protect him . Warmth spread through his chest , his eyes stinging faintly . In his heart , he swore that if danger came , he'd shield his mother and sister at any cost . They were just about to find the entrance to the secret passage when a voice echoed from the doorway . " Where are you all going ? " Natalie froze , then spun around . The familiar voice broke through her panic . Standing in the doorway was Baron . " Baron !

" 2/3 10:45 Sun , Oct 19 Chapter 489 The Secret Passage In that instant , all her fear , tension , and unease vanished like smoke . 96 +5 Free Coins