When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 81

1 A Father’s Warning

Sean chattered on and on, mumbling happily to himself as he stared at his phone.

When Baron walked into his room, he found his son grinning like a fool, whispering to the screen.

Baron had seen many sides of this boy, but never this.

“Sean, what are you doing?”

“N-nothing!”

Sean jerked upright, shoving the phone behind his back. His voice.cracked. “I was… watching videos.”

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“Less screen time. Bad for your eyes. Come down for breakfast. After we eat, I’ll take you and Susie off this island… to see your mommy.”

“Really?”

Sean nearly burst with joy. He scrambled off the bed, eyes wide, practically bouncing in place.

“Daddy, you’re a man. You have to keep your word. Otherwise, you’re a puppy!”

Outside, anyone who dared call Mr. Gunn-or worse, the Witch Doctor-a puppy would be dead before the words left their lips.

But from his son, Baron only smiled faintly.

*Alright.”

He flicked the boy’s nose, then led him downstairs.

Breakfast that day was filled with laughter. Susie’s dimples flashed with every giggle, too delighted to hide her excitement. Sean stuffed food into his mouth as if every bite brought him closer to Natalie.

The butler’s heart, however, grew heavy. “Sir, perhaps my wife and I should come along. We’ve raised the children since birth. Some of their habits… servants elsewhere might not know how to handle them.”

Baron considered, then nodded. “Fine. Pack what you need. You’ll come.”

“Yes, sir.”

“Yay!” Susie clapped her hands. “I like Grandpa Butler and Grandma together!”

Sean’s thoughts were already far away, fixed on the moment he would finally see his mother.

An hour later, the twins stood beside Baron on the deck of the yacht. The sea stretched endlessly before them as the ship cut across the waves toward Murica.

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Chapter 81 A Father’s Warning

Baron’s face was composed, but inside his chest tightened.

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If not for Natalie’s need, he would never have let the children step into the open. Bringing them into the world meant more eyes, more risk, more enemies to guard against.

It meant more weight on his shoulders.

And more blood, if need be.

His phone rang. Yvonne.

Baron’s eyes narrowed. Trouble?

He raised a hand, stopping Sean and Susie from boarding the waiting car. Then he answered.

“Speak.”

His voice was low, controlled, dangerous.

Yvonne faltered, then quickly explained. “Mr. Gunn, where are you? Ms. Summers isn’t well. I took her temperature two hours ago-low-grade fever. The sterile ward hasn’t been entered, I checked the surveillance. No one came close. I fear her burns are infected again.”

Baron’s expression eased a fraction.

‘I understand. Keep her stable. I’ll be back immediately. The infections won’t stop until surgery. I’ll arrange it

soon.”

‘Yes, Mr. Gunn.”

She hesitated before hanging up.

“What else?”

Yvonne drew a sharp breath. “I… I have news about my sister.”

Baron’s eyes flickered, then cooled. “Later. When I return.”

“Yes, sir.”

The call ended.

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