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Chapter 458 Stop Hacking and Drive
Chapter 458 Stop Hacking and Drive.
Ruby immediately saw what Natalie was thinking.
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She took a deep breath and said, “No matter why Xenon got involved in that baby–switching mess back then, he was still a member of the Stone family. We’re one family–we don’t turn our backs on our own. Yvonne is Xenon’s only child. Now that something’s happened to her, it’s only right that the Stones step in.”
“Mom, you’re amazing.”
Natalie threw her arms around Ruby.
This woman had suffered so much in her life. Outsiders only ever saw Ruby, Waylon’s wife, living in luxury and comfort; but no one ever knew how much she had endured emotionally, how much she had sacrificed.
And now, even after everything, this kind, weary woman bore no resentment–she was still willing to treat Xenon’s daughter with compassion. Natalie couldn’t help but feel proud to have such a good–hearted mother.
Ruby sank into her daughter’s warm embrace; her eyes grew wet.
“I’d give up every penny of our fortune,” she murmured, “if heaven would grant me just one blessing–to let you live a safe, peaceful life. I’d do all the good deeds in the world if it meant you could walk through this life untouched by suffering.”
Her words hit Natalie hard; she realized then that Ruby hadn’t truly forgiven anyone–she was simply clearing the path ahead for her daughter. Mom …
A surge of emotion flared in Natalie’s chest, hot and overwhelming.
Waylon understood Ruby’s meaning too.
“Ruby,” he said carefully, “I know you still hold a grudge over Xenon. But the Stones weren’t the kind of people to betray their own. I believe he must’ve had his reasons back then; otherwise, why would his entire family die in that so–called car accident right after the truth came out? Do you really think that crash was just an accident?”
Ruby cut him off gently. “We’ll leave that for now. Who’s right and who’s wrong will come to light eventually. The important thing is–Yvonne’s in trouble. You need to go see what’s going on. No matter what, the Stones don’t let outsiders bully one of their own.”
With that, Ruby stood and headed upstairs.
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Natalie wanted to follow her; she was worried about Ruby’s emotional state. But she couldn’t ignore what was happening to Yvonne, either.
Flynn stood up. “Dad, Nat, Baron–whatever’s going on with Yvonne, the three of you can handle it. But Mom’s not in a good state right now; she just found out about Moses too, and I’m afraid she might do something rash. I’ll stay here and keep an eye on her.”
“Thank you,” Natalie said, grasping his hand tightly. “If anything happens with Mom, call me right away.”
Flynn met her anxious gaze and nodded. “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of her. You just go.”
Natalie, Baron, and Waylon finally left the Stone family villa.
Once they were in the car, Baron asked, “My dear, Yvonne sent that through WhatsApp?”
“ Yeah.”
Natalie quickly handed him her phone.
Baron’s fingers flew across the screen; lines of code appeared in an instant. Natalie stared, wide–eyed in shock.
Without turning around, Baron smiled faintly, as if he had eyes in the back of his head. “I’ve got a lot of tricks up my sleeve. You’ll find out, little by little. I’m basically a book you could spend a lifetime reading.”
Her amazement vanished instantly under his smug tone. She rolled her eyes.
Waylon noticed the gesture and paused, surprised. In his mind, Natalie had always been cool, distant, almost untouchable. Even with her parents, there’d always been a faint sense of distance. If not for the kidnapping, she probably would’ve stayed that way.
But now… she was teasing Baron, acting playful and unguarded? Does that mean Baron’s already taken a place in her heart that even we haven’t? A dull ache settled in Waylon’s chest. If only she’d grown up with us … maybe this is what she would’ve been like all along.
Still, maybe this was how it was supposed to be–relationships only thrived when both sides reached out and held on.
He found himself hoping that one day, Natalie might roll her eyes at him, too–with that same
warmth and ease.
Baron caught the look on Waylon’s face from the corner of his eye; he could read the man’s tenderness toward Natalie. Then he looked at his wife. This woman actually had the nerve to roll
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her eyes at me? Well, look at that, she’s loosening up. And damn if it doesn’t make her even more irresistible.
He quickly locked onto a location on the screen, then pointed it out.
“Yvonne’s message came from here. We’ll head there now.”
“Got it.”
Waylon immediately ordered the driver to go.
That was when Natalie suddenly thought of Chris.
“Dad, Baron–has there been any word from Chris?”
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Chris had gone missing before Natalie was kidnapped by Anna. Days had passed, and still no news. The thought of it made her chest tighten with worry.
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