When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 242 The Warmth of Family

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Natalie had no idea what Jensen was plotting, nor did she care. She stepped into the lobby of Grant International Holdings, ready to announce herself, when the receptionist stood up with a bright smile.

“Madam, the chairman is on the top floor. There’s a private elevator. Would you like me to escort you up, or would you prefer to go on your own?”

Natalie paused in surprise.

“You know me?”

“The chairman sent us your photo. He instructed that if Madam arrives, no one is to stop you, and no appointment is ever required. You may go straight up.”

Her heart softened at the words, a gentle warmth flowing through her.

Just then, the elevator beside her opened. Natalie instinctively turned her head–only to freeze at the sight of the man stepping out.

“You? What are you doing here?”

She never expected to run into Flynn here.

Flynn looked just as startled, then quickly walked toward her.

“You came to see Baron?”

“Mm.” Natalie hesitated, then asked, “Did Mom and Dad come too?”

“Not yet. Mom’s health has only just begun to recover. Dad wants her to rest longer, and things at home aren’t fully settled. But they miss you very much. They sent me with some things for you–and a few gifts from your nephews.”

misunderstand,

lightly. “Where are you headed,

from the countryside. I’m going to

furrowed. “About

villagers really just took the wrong baby,

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night. They nearly burned alive. If someone hadn’t gotten up and spotted it, they’d

be caught in a car accident. If our people hadn’t intervened, they wouldn’t have survived. They’re under our protection now, but they’re too shaken to talk. It’ll take time to coax anything out

did–there was more to this

is dangerous,” Flynn warned. “I worry the people behind it

“I understand.”

reached out and gently

Natalie froze.

no one had ever

theirs,

had always been distance, as though an invisible

spoiled, could snuggle into Quincy’s arms,

the power

much time with Flynn, the instant his hand touched her

eyes stung with sudden

this was the first

meant.

throat tightened as he looked at