When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 281 Five Years Down The Drain

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“And this one–this was from my birthday. You had a gift custom–made for me. But back then, the company was strapped for cash; we needed capital for partnerships, and without even consulting you, I went ahead and pushed it into production.”

Jensen flipped through page after page, able to recall a memory they once shared with each

one.

Natalie pressed her hand firmly down on the album.

“Mr. Jensen, that’s not why I came here.”

Her expression was cold; her tone even more distant. Something in Jensen’s chest tightened, suffocating him.

“Natalie, can we not talk like this? You used to call me Jensen so often.”

At the mention of that name, Natalie couldn’t help but think of Sharon.

Sharon always called him Jensen.

Before, she hadn’t known–now she did. And even if the two had never broken up, she could never bring herself to use that name again.

“Jensen, just tell me. Why did you really call me here today?”

She truly had no patience for his stalling.

Seeing her like this, Jensen hurried to explain. “Natalie, I just wanted to see you. After all these years, could you at least unblock my number? I promise I won’t bother you. We were together for five years–five years! I don’t believe you could forget me so quickly.”

eyes, the careful, almost timid way he looked at her, Natalie suddenly thought of her old self. Was

wanted him to see her as useless. So she always swallowed her grievances, always forced herself

and he had gone straight to marry her. Her five years ended up

roles had reversed–but Natalie felt no

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hate you. When I wanted a clean break, you sided with Sharon and tried to destroy me. I came back this time without going after Luke Corp, without going after you; that’s the only respect I’m willing to show for what

putting distance

Jensen couldn’t accept it.

a step forward, instinctively reaching for her hand–but

show

of my

was stopped over and over. He shoved Chris aside. Chris‘ first instinct was to strike back, but he glanced

off, and

knew it, you still care about me. Whatever you want, I’ll do it this time. You don’t know how wrong I was. I used to think we were too plain, that my feelings weren’t

chance. I’ll devote myself to you completely.

suddenly, Jensen sank down in

even Chris–all of

Jensen?” Hansel could hardly

company was desperate, a potential partner had mocked him, saying they’d only sign with Luke Corp if Jensen would humble himself on the spot. Jensen had walked

was now–on his knees

was