Chapter 105: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 105 The Truth in Blood Chapter 105 The Truth in Blood 52 +10 Free Coins Baron's words made Natalie freeze . She quickly glanced at his cuff and realized it was the pair of cufflinks she had once designed for him . " You got them back ? " " Of course . You designed them for me - why should they ever be on anyone else ? But you promised me , you'd make another set for me someday . " Natalie wanted to , but when she thought of her crippled fingers , her expression dimmed . " That might not be possible anymore . My hand is ruined . " " Who said so ?
The Witch Doctor already operated on your hand . Haven't you noticed ? Your right hand is in a cast . Give it time to heal - it won't stop you from holding a pen again . And even if it came to that , you could still use your left hand . The Natalie I know isn't someone who gives up so easily ." His voice was gentle , his eyes steady . The warmth in them made her want to cry . She quickly turned away , only then realizing Yvonne wasn't in the room . " Where's Yvonne ? " " She went out to take care of something . She'll be back soon .
" Baron longed to pull Natalie into his arms , but he couldn't . He didn't dare . Natalie's fragile state tugged at his heart . But it wouldn't be long now . Soon she could live like anyone else again . Thinking of Yvonne's skin test results , Baron finally told her . Natalie hadn't expected Yvonne's skin to match her own so well . Surprise flickered across her face , but unease quickly followed . " Will Yvonne agree ? And what if such a major surgery leaves her with side effects ? She doesn't even have a boyfriend yet , she's still so young , she- " Natalie . Calm down .
" Baron's voice carried a power that steadied her heart instantly . She looked up at him , wide- eyed . 1/3 18:28 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 105 The Truth in Blood : 52 +10 Free Coins He smiled faintly . " If Yvonne hadn't agreed , I'd never force her . Since she's willing to donate , I've already taken her in as my sister . From now on , I'll guarantee her a life of honor and smooth roads ahead . As Baron's sister , when she chooses a man to marry , I'll make sure she finds happiness . These aren't things you need to worry about . What you should know is something else .
" Natalie's curiosity stirred . " What is it ? " " Scientifically , such a match only appears between close blood relatives . It's not impossible for strangers , but the probability is extremely low . That's why I took both your blood samples for a DNA test . The results will be out the day after tomorrow . " Natalie suddenly understood . " You think Yvonne and I might be directly related ? " " It's possible . Especially since she did look a little like you ... before . " Natalie frowned slightly . " Before ? What do you mean ? " Seeing her interest , Baron's eyes softened .
Ever since the fire , she had so rarely shown curiosity about anything . She put on a brave front , but he knew she avoided mirrors , avoided anything that might show her scars . The shining , radiant designer Sunny had perished in that blaze . Baron knew how hard it was for a woman , once so beautiful , to face such a cruel change . That was why he had never forced her into anything these past weeks . If she wanted to rest , she rested . If she wanted company , she had it . At first , he'd feared she wouldn't even want to see the children . But he had been wrong .
Natalie's longing for them was real , her tolerance genuine . Though she feared frightening them with her face , she didn't retreat . Her eyes carried light again . That was why he had brought Yvonne to her . Yvonne was cheerful , lively , positive - just the kind of presence Natalie needed to help her step out of the shadows , What he hadn't expected was for Yvonne's skin to match hers perfectly . Seeing Natalie's interest now , he felt a trace of relief . " Yvonne didn't always look like this , " he said quietly , his gaze distant .
" She and Phantom were orphans , raised in the same orphanage . Phantom was three years older and always cared for her like a sister . When Shauna took Phantom away , she made sure to bring Yvonne out too . From then on , the two called each other sisters . Later , Phantom's face was exposed during a mission , and enemies came after her . Yvonne got dragged into it . On her way to school , someone staged a car crash . She nearly died . Though she survived , her face was shredded by 2/3 the windshield . In the end , reconstructive surgery was uit my opon . 3/3