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?”

her own way. For you, rest is the only duty now. Heal quickly. Don’t make

nodded with

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

need this. I have money. I don’t even

yours. This is mine for you.

into her hand with finality before

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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left her room, his

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subordinate reported. “We’ve traced Finn. He entered Gunn Corp and hasn’t come out

hardened.

“Yes.”

On the desk lay an

He tore it open.

findings made him pause. Yvonne and Natalie shared

Not sisters… cousins.

narrowed. If Yvonne was younger, then she was likely Natalie’s cousin on

to learn she might be Natalie’s. Brother

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