Chapter 119

Chapter 119 Bloodlines
Chapter 119 Bloodlines
Baron’s words made Yvonne’s eyes redden.
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She had never truly known her surname. The orphanage director had told her she’d been abandoned at the gate; “Saunder” was just the director’s name. To her, names were empty. But Baron’s promise, his recognition, wrapped her in a warmth she hadn’t felt before–like family.
“Mr. Gunn…”
“Call me brother,” he cut in with a smile. “No one’s ever called me that before.”
Yvonne froze, then whispered, almost shyly, “My dear brother.”
“Eh!” Baron answered with easy cheer, as though he’d been waiting his whole life for it.
“When you’re healed, I’ll tell everyone. You’re my sister–just back from overseas.”
Her eyes brimmed. “Thank you.”
He ruffled her hair gently. “How are you feeling?”
“Hurts.” She winced. “If I’m in this much pain from just a few grafts, then Ms. Summers… her whole body… how much worse must it be?”
Baron’s gaze softened with hidden ache. “That pain–she’ll repay it, in her own way. For you, rest is the only duty now. Heal quickly. Don’t make her worry.”
“I know.” She nodded with a small smile.
They talked a while longer until Baron drew out a card and pressed it into her palm. “You’re my sister now. This is your gift. Spend it however you want. If you need anything, tell me.”
“I don’t need this. I have money. I don’t even go out-
“What’s yours is yours. This is mine for you. Keep it.”
He tucked it into her hand with finality before leaving.
Yvonne’s vision blurred again. She knew she shouldn’t cling to this affection–it came from sacrifice–but she couldn’t help it. For the first time, she felt like someone’s family. She swore she’d repay it–by caring for Ms. Summers, by helping her “brother” and his two children. Her heart was light with purpose.
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Meanwhile, Baron left her room, his focus shifting instantly.
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“Mr. Gunn,” a subordinate reported. “We’ve traced Finn. He entered Gunn Corp and hasn’t come out since.”
Baron’s face hardened. “Keep watching.”
“Yes.” Updates are released by.net
He turned to his lab. On the desk lay an unopened envelope. He had nearly forgotten–the DNA results.
He tore it open.
The findings made him pause. Yvonne and Natalie shared blood ties–but not as sisters.
Not sisters… cousins.
Baron’s eyes narrowed. If Yvonne was younger, then she was likely Natalie’s cousin on one side of the family.
The irony wasn’t lost on him. He had just declared Yvonne his sister–only to learn she might be Natalie’s. Brother or brother–in–law? Baron smirked to himself. He preferred “brother.”
He tucked the report away. It would have to be shared—but not while they were both recovering.
Days passed in quiet rhythm. Natalie grew accustomed to her recovery, her days softened by the children’s chatter and Baron’s steady presence. Slowly, peace seeped into her heart.
More than a month later, the day came. The bandages were ready to come off.
As the heavy layers unwound, Natalie’s chest tightened. Baron and Witch Doctor had spoken of a new face. What would she see?
At the final strip, she shut her eyes tight.
Baron looked first, relief flashing across his features. Smooth skin. No rejection. She was whole.
Watching her lashes tremble, eyes screwed shut in fear, he teased gently, “What are you of? Don’t trust Witch Doctor’s skills? Or worried you’ll be too ugly?”
afraid
“Of course not.”
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She frowned, drew a deep breath, and forced her eyes open—
Only to freeze, stunned by the reflection staring back at her.
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Chapter 120 The Forgotten Memory