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?”

it, in her own way. For you, rest is the only duty now. Heal

know.” She nodded with a small

drew out a card and pressed it into her palm. “You’re my sister now. This is your gift. Spend it

don’t need this. I have money. I don’t even go

yours is yours. This is mine

tucked it into her hand with finality

time, she felt like someone’s family. She swore she’d repay it–by caring for Ms. Summers, by helping her “brother”

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her room,

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a subordinate reported. “We’ve traced Finn. He entered Gunn Corp and

face hardened.

“Yes.”

his lab. On the desk lay an unopened envelope. He had nearly forgotten–the DNA

He tore it open.

made him pause. Yvonne and Natalie shared blood ties–but not

Not sisters… cousins.

was likely Natalie’s

on him. He had just declared Yvonne his sister–only to learn she might be Natalie’s. Brother or brother–in–law? Baron smirked to himself.

would have to be shared—but