When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 123 The Unwanted Interruption

Chapter 123 The Unwanted Interruption

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Even with Baron’s presence shielding her, Natalie never believed Witch Doctor would simply let her off. Add to that all the resources Baron had poured into her already–her debt to him was a mountain on her chest.

For the first time, Natalie saw clearly: she needed money of her own.

Baron caught the flicker in her eyes. He knew exactly what she was thinking. “Natalie, try using your right hand. It’s been over a month. It’s not fully healed, but you should be able to test it.”

Her heart leapt. Of course. Witch Doctor had repaired her hand.

“Do you have a brush?”

“No, but I’ll get you one.” Baron’s tone was matter–of–fact, as if buying the entire art supply store would be nothing.

Natalie caught the depth in his eyes and turned away, unable to meet it. “Baron, consider it a loan. When I have money, I’ll repay you.”

She expected him to be displeased. Instead, he nodded. “All right. But to be able to say I lent money to Sunny, the elusive designer–that makes me one of a kind.”

His words made her pause. He’d guessed exactly what she intended.

“You’re not against it?”

His palm brushed her hair in a gesture so gentle it almost broke her. “No one knows what Sunny looks like. Except Jensen. But everyone knows her style. You’ve healed this long–do you mean to hide forever, let Jensen and Sharon

“No. I’ll make them pay for every patch of skin

for you. You loved him once. Would

note in his words was

him a sidelong glance that

regret it,” he murmured

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She blinked, “What?”

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with want. “I regret letting Witch Doctor make

jabbed his forehead before he

he toppled

a beat before Natalie burst into helpless

sprang back up, feigning a scowl. “Natalie,

he caught her, pinning her to the bed. His long pale fingers dove for

Gunn, thrown to the floor

“Don’t! Hahaha–stop!”

tears glimmering at the corners of her eyes. Color returned

bobbed, heat flashing in his eyes. He caught her wrists, pressing

pulse raced. She knew what this meant. Part of her recoiled, but another part… burned.