When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 119 Bloodlines

Chapter 119 Bloodlines

Baron’s words made Yvonne’s eyes redden.

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She had never truly known her surname. The orphanage director had told her she’d been abandoned at the gate; “Saunder” was just the director’s name. To her, names were empty. But Baron’s promise, his recognition, wrapped her in a warmth she hadn’t felt before–like family.

“Mr. Gunn…”

“Call me brother,” he cut in with a smile. “No one’s ever called me that before.”

Yvonne froze, then whispered, almost shyly, “My dear brother.”

“Eh!” Baron answered with easy cheer, as though he’d been waiting his whole life for it.

“When you’re healed, I’ll tell everyone. You’re my sister–just back from overseas.”

Her eyes brimmed. “Thank you.”

He ruffled her hair gently. “How are you feeling?”

“Hurts.” She winced. “If I’m in this much pain from just a few grafts, then Ms. Summers… her whole body… how much worse must it be?”

way. For

nodded with

her palm. “You’re my sister now. This is your gift. Spend it however you want. If

have

is mine for

it into her

affection–it came from sacrifice–but she couldn’t help it. For the first time, she felt like someone’s family. She swore she’d

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Baron left her room, his focus

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Finn. He entered Gunn Corp and

face hardened.

“Yes.”

to his lab. On the desk lay an unopened envelope. He had nearly

He tore it open.

him pause. Yvonne and Natalie shared blood ties–but

Not sisters… cousins.

was younger, then she was likely Natalie’s cousin on

sister–only to learn she might be Natalie’s. Brother or brother–in–law?

It would have to be shared—but not while they were