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?”

own way.

know.” She nodded

while longer until Baron drew out a card and pressed it into her palm. “You’re my sister now. This is your gift. Spend it however you want.

this. I have money. I don’t

yours. This is

tucked it into her hand with finality before

she shouldn’t cling to this 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 repay it–by caring for Ms. Summers, by helping her “brother” and his two children. Her heart

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

face hardened. “Keep

“Yes.”

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

He tore it open.

and Natalie shared

Not sisters… cousins.

she was likely Natalie’s cousin on one

on him. He had just declared Yvonne his sister–only to learn she might be Natalie’s. Brother or

to be shared—but not while