When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 164

Chapter 164 Call Me Natalie Stone

The man at the front spoke quickly.

Natalie froze for a moment.

“The Stone family?”

“Yes, Mr. Waylon and Mr. Flynn. The Stone family still hasn’t completely rooted out the traitors within, but here in Ocean City, everything is secure. Mr. Waylon said whatever you want to do, the entire Stone family stands behind you. And… Mr. Waylon wanted to ask if you’d be willing to change your name to Natalie Stone.”

As soon as the words left his mouth, Baron waved, and the man was brought directly before Natalie.

“Miss, hello. My name is Chris; I’m the Stone family’s representative here.”

Natalie gave a small nod.

“You say you’re with the Stone family. Do you have proof?”

“I’ll call Mr. Waylon on video right now.”

Chris quickly dialed Waylon’s number.

Moments later, Waylon’s face appeared on the screen.

“Natalie…”

He hadn’t even spoken more than her name before his voice broke.

This was his daughter.

Ever since he had learned the truth, he had been unable to sleep; he had wanted to acknowledge her many times but had delayed, worried about the family’s current instability.

Standing beside him was Ruby.

“Natalie, I’m your mother.”

She was far more emotional than Waylon.

“My daughter, I truly didn’t know you were still alive. If I had, I never would’ve let you suffer so

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Chapter 164 Call Me Natalie Stone

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much. Natalic, once your father and brother finish purging the traitors from the Stone family, I’ll come bring you home myself.”

Ruby’s eyes were red, tears spilling uncontrollably.

Natalie had seen her before; she knew how heavily Ruby had carried the weight of her supposed death, so she remained forgiving toward her.

“Take care of yourself. I’ve grown up now–I won’t let myself be taken advantage of.”

As soon as she said this, Waylon added, “Natalie, you are the Stone family’s eldest daughter. Everything we have in Ocean City is at your disposal. Chris is in charge here; you can trust him. And about your name…”

“Fine. Change it to Natalie Stone.”

To Natalie, it hardly mattered.

Her ties to the Summers family had long since ended.

When Sharon had lashed her mercilessly with a whip, eager to see her die, her adoptive parents had watched with cold detachment. Everything Sharon had done afterward bore their fingerprints as well. Whatever debt of upbringing there had been, she had repaid it in full.

As for how her birth parents in the Stone family might treat her, she no longer held much expectation. Step by step, I’ll just see as I go. If they treat me well, I’ll return the kindness. If they try to use me… I’m no fool. I’ll fight back.

When Waylon and Ruby heard her agree to the name change, their eyes instantly turned red with emotion.

“Good, good! Chris, make the arrangements immediately.”

“Thank you for everything you’ve done. I happen to need it.”

Natalie–no, now Natalie Stone–spoke calmly.

Her words made Baron’s expression darken.

“The Gunn family isn’t exactly lacking in people or property.”

She knew perfectly well what he was dissatisfied about, but she only smiled lightly. “Then I’ll hang up for now.”

“All right. Call your father and mother anytime you need anything.”

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Waylon’s words earned only a small nod from her.

After the call ended, Baron pulled Natalic firmly against his side.

“You really plan to live in the Stone family’s house? You don’t miss me and the kids?”

The way

he looked at her, if she had uttered even a single word of refusal, he might have carried out justice on the spot.

Natalie only laughed, wrapping her arms around his neck to give him a measure of

reassurance.

“Would Mr. Baron be willing to bring the children and stay with me at the Stone residence?”

The moment she spoke, Baron understood her intention.

“You don’t want me exposed so soon?”

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