When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 96 The Scent of Doubt

Chapter 96 The Scent of Doubt

Shauna nodded and stepped out.

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After showering, Sean came out to find Baron sitting on the edge of the bed, lost in thought. He walked over.

“What’s with that face? I’m just poisoned, not dying. You look terrible.”

“Sean.”

Baron was already in a foul mood, and this little brat still had the nerve to joke around-didn’t even take his own life seriously. That only made Baron more irritable.

Sean reached out and patted Baron’s head, acting like a wise old man. “Come on, it’s just cyan powder. Nothing ! can’t handle. You know I’ve always liked messing with your poisons. I’ve sworn I’m going to be a toxicologist, remember?”

As he spoke, he pulled out a porcelain bottle from his treasure chest, poured out a pill, and popped it in his mouth without a second thought. He chewed and swallowed it down.

Baron stared at him, speechless.

“I haven’t even tested that antidote yet.”

“It’ll work! I made it myself. I never mess up.”

After drinking a glass of water, Sean looked up. “Daddy, was the powder why the skin compatibility results were wrong?”

“Yeah. But for now, you can’t do the test again. I’m worried the toxins might transfer to your mom. Until they’re completely flushed from your system, don’t go into the sterile room.”

Sean groaned dramatically.

Can’t I at least look at her through

poisoned. Act

Baron stood to leave.

Natalie’s skin graft couldn’t wait any

as he turned to go, Sean grabbed

Baron paused.

“What now?”

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rummaged through his treasure chest again,

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you told Shauna to keep an eye on Uncle Finn. But Shauna’s too busy, and they know each other too well. Finn can read her just from a look. If he really did it, fine-but if he didn’t, wouldn’t that hurt your relationship? Everyone knows Finn cares about you

Baron was slightly impressed.

like you meddling in grown-up

care who it is. Anyone who threatens you or Mommy or me is going

at that,

“Anyway, that stuff in the bottle-it’s colorless, odorless. Sprinkle a bit on Finn, and I’ll be able to

“You sure?”

Baron sounded doubtful.

underestimate me. In this

finished bragging, Baron

did you just call

“Daddy!”

instantly fell in

win a fight with

“I’ll take the bottle. Make sure you send me his movements. Until I’m back, you’re to rest properly. Cyan powder doesn’t clear in one go. If you need anything-anything at all-you contact me. Asking

“Okay, okay. Got it.”

Sean pouted and nodded.