When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 290 A Cold Refusal

Natalie turned, her eyes calm as they rested on Jensen.

Under that gaze, the wicked thoughts swirling in his heart suddenly died on his lips.

Natalie was so pure–she would never do something filthy.

It had to be Witch Doctor’s scheme.

Jensen’s chest rose and fell heavily, but he bit down on his lip.

He needed to stay calm.

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Their relationship was already fragile, brittle as glass. He couldn’t let reckless impulses shatter the rare chance they had to meet.

Drawing a deep breath, he pressed everything down.

“Natalie, I really do have something important to tell you–about the baby swap when you were born. I’ve found some clues.”

He threw it out bluntly.

He knew Natalie cared deeply about the truth of that year. She had even gone all the way to the countryside to investigate.

frowned. “How do

that the clues I have will be useful to

long since he last shared a

I promised my husband I’d eat at home.

The words stung.

have been the one

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could answer, Yvonne spoke

man. My sister–in–law is also married. You two were once in a relationship. Isn’t it a bit improper to meet

interruptions soured Jensen’s

not lovers now, there’s still that bond. And besides, I’m president of Luke Corp, she’s Ms. Sunny.

say?” Yvonne replied steadily. “My sister–in–law may not have feelings for you, but no one can say what you think. To avoid any unnecessary rumors, it’s better if you speak here. With me

words were sincere, but

supposed to be?

insult made Natalie’s face

she is my sister–second daughter of the Stone family. Please speak

her origins. Natalie and Baron hadn’t hidden it from her. Shocked as she’d been to learn she was a Stone, she was grateful too–to

trail of evidence pointed back to her birth father, Uncle Xenon. Even if it hadn’t been her doing, she couldn’t face Waylon and

they were coming, she had fled to