When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 382

Chapter 382 No Turning Back

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Beth knew she could never let Sam live. If Sam escaped and told Kasen, both she and her son were doomed.

But killing Sam also meant she herself was drained of strength, left without leverage. She could easily become the next piece of meat on the chopping block–helpless, disposable. And if Beth decided to silence her too, she wouldn’t even have the chance to wait for Baron.

She couldn’t die here.

Natalie quickly poured the powder into her mouth and swallowed.

It had no taste.

She had no idea how long it would take to work, only that she had to pray Beth and Sam’s struggle would last long enough to buy her time.

But fate was cruel.

Under Beth’s savage blows, Sam soon went limp, her blood soaking the blanket.

Natalie’s heart clenched as the warmth seeped across the floor, inching toward her clothes.

Beth slumped onto the ground, chest heaving.

The cabin rocked with the ship’s motion, the air heavy with the coppery stench of blood.

Natalie had never faced anything like this before. Her hands were ice cold, her limbs trembling. She had been brave a moment ago, but now all she felt was fear.


Beth glanced at her–her pale face, her body collapsed on the floor like a rag doll–and asked quietly, “Where did that awl come from?”

I only

Natalie didn’t hide it.

here

gave a low, bitter laugh. “No wonder the last woman locked up managed to escape. Turns out this was left behind. Lucky you. Do you

shook

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feel the faintest strength creeping back into her body,

suddenly rose and stepped toward her.

leapt into her


you going to

down her

was the first time

Of course.

a woman with such poise and bearing have ever stained

a pang deep

had

flickered, complicated,

to help me close

going

Beth shook her head.

be killed. That would leave evidence. Natalie, you and I are tied together now. If I go down, you won’t live either. Your beauty won’t save you.

meaning in


wasn’t planning to kill

Relief loosened her chest.

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