When She Rose From the Ashes

Chapter 425 Kids Say the Darndest Things

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“Alright,” Natalie said with a small smile, “I’ll admit I never had the best impression of the Witch Doctor. But since he’s your friend–and he saved my life–I’ll let that go. When we have time, let’s invite him out for dinner. I still haven’t thanked him properly.”

Baron froze for a moment. Thank him? My wife wants to thank me? How exactly is she planning to

do that?

Suddenly, he decided it might not be the best time to reveal he was the Witch Doctor. Maybe it would be more interesting to wait until that dinner she mentioned–when she’d invited him herself–and see the look on her face when she realized the truth.

The thought of her shocked expression made the corner of his mouth curve up.

“Alright,” he said casually. “I’ll let the Witch Doctor know. Just tell me when you want to treat him.”

“Okay,” Natalie agreed with a nod.

Just then, Shauna came in carrying a brand–new phone and SIM card–both bought with Rachel’s money.

Seeing that Natalie was awake, Shauna smiled. “Mrs. Stone, you’re up? Are you hungry? I can have the kitchen whip something up for you.”

“Actually… yes, I am a little hungry,” Natalie said, realizing it only after Shauna mentioned it.

Baron gave an approving nod and waved for Shauna to go ahead.

Then, remembering the calls from Flynn and Waylon earlier, he said in a low voice, “When you were taken, your parents and brother were worried sick. They’re the ones who sent me to Ocevarís. But… something might’ve happened in Ocean City.”

Natalie’s face immediately filled with worry.

What happened to my parents

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was right there–I had to pretend to be unconscious, so I didn’t answer. Then she tossed my phone in the water. That’s why I had Shauna buy me a new one–with Rachel’s money, of

Natalie nodded quickly.

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dialed Flynn’s number, and the call

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okay? What about my sister–are you both safe? Dad and I are ready to head to Meridia right now, just hang tight!” Flynn’s voice came through

bro,”

speaker, Natalie chimed in, “I’m

for a moment; then, hearing her voice, his

It’s really you? Are

you and Mom and Dad half

our daughter–how could we not be?

Waylon’s voice suddenly broke in.

phone,” Flynn protested weakly.

glare that shut him

she’d longed for her whole life. All the affection she’d missed over the years seemed to flood into her heart at once, warm and

but Baron caught her. We’re waiting on her confession. Also, one of my friends‘ sons needs surgery -if she hadn’t helped me, I might not have made it

shouted through the line–Susie and Sean had somehow

honest–did you and Daddy run

froze, her face

down her neck.