When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 317 A Familiar Face

Chapter 317 A Familiar Face

Chris’s eyes went wide at Natalie’s words, staring at her in disbelief.

“You… how could you…”

Natalie shot him a sharp look.

Chris instantly understood and clamped his mouth shut.

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Of course. Natalie was far too clever not to have seen through Juliana’s little stunt. But if she had noticed and was still speaking this way, then she must be setting something up.

Chris felt he had guessed her intentions.

He quickly stepped forward, helped Juliana up, and said with a cheerful smile, “Juliana, sorry about just now. I thought you were trying to hurt Natalie, so I acted rashly. Don’t take it to heart–I apologize.”

Chris could bend and stretch as the moment demanded, and his grin looked perfectly sincere.

Ruby was left puzzled.

She had seen the whole scene with her own eyes. At first, her daughter had clearly been furious, yet now her attitude had shifted so suddenly. Why?

She thought hard about what had just happened, but held her tongue.

Waylon cast Natalie a thoughtful glance but also stayed quiet.

Juliana was still sore from Chris’s kick, cursing him in her mind. But then he lifted her up with a smile and apologized so sincerely that all her rage got stuck in her throat. She nearly choked on it, unable to vent a bit of it.

I’m getting old, clumsy on my feet, and nearly dragged Natalie down with me.

tears again as she

help but admire

command–no warmup, no buildup.

overplay her own part. Her tone remained calm as

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years–whether or not people call it credit, it’s effort. No one dares say you’re too old to be of use. And even if one day you really can’t go on, I’m

Her pay has always been much higher than

but her sudden change in stance was obvious. He decided

but with both her husband and daughter speaking this way, she knew

must just be overtired. Go get some rest. Just be more careful

on.”

Ruby. Seeing no trace of anger left in her eyes, only

meant Ruby would value her above all else. Juliana had been foolish to compare

now on, she would have to be more

least Ruby still treated her as

Juliana finally nodded. “Madam, you’re right. I am tired. Ms. Natalie, please don’t hold it against me. I promise it won’t

and rest,” Natalie

in the kitchen, then retreated to

and Ruby. But then Chris suddenly smacked the

“I remember now!”