Chapter 130: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 130 The Sketch of a Daughter 51 +10 Free Coins Natalie couldn't stop her tears no matter how hard she tried . She was a mother herself , but she had never endured pregnancy , never felt the pain of childbirth , and yet in this moment she felt an inexplicable bond with Ruby . This woman was pitiful . " I won't leave . But you need to rest first - only if you rest can you take care of me , isn't that right ? " " Yes ... yes , I'll listen to you ." Ruby's eyes never moved from Natalie's face , clinging to her as if afraid she might vanish at any second .
Watching the scene , Flynn and Waylon both turned their heads away , their own tears silently falling . Natalie helped Ruby settle onto the stretcher , letting the nurse wheel her into the ward . Through it all , Ruby's hand clutched hers tightly , unwilling to let go , terrified that Natalie might disappear if she blinked . Waylon and Flynn stepped aside to make room as Natalie accompanied Ruby all the way inside . Yvonne started to follow , but Baron caught her by the arm . " Brother , Sister Nat ... " " It's fine .
Take these samples to the lab for an urgent DNA test ." Before coming here , Baron had collected a strand of Natalie's hair from her pillow . Just now , he had discreetly taken some of Ruby's as well . A DNA test was simple enough , and the coincidence was too strong to ignore . Yvonne stared at the samples in surprise . " Brother , whose are these ? " " Stop asking questions . Just go . " He flicked her forehead , making her yelp , then shoved the envelopes into her hands . She still grumbled but hurried off toward the laboratory . Natalie , unaware of any of this , remained with Ruby .
She helped the nurses lift her onto the bed , soothed her with water , and tried to coax her into resting . Flynn stepped forward to say something , but Waylon caught his arm . 1/3 18:33 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 130 The Sketch of a Daughter 51 +10 Free Coins " Dad , Ms. Summers is still recovering herself . I'm worried Mom's madness will frighten her . " Waylon's brow furrowed . He lowered his voice . " Find a way to get a strand of Ms. Summers's hair . Run a DNA test with yours ." Flynn blinked , stunned , then widened his eyes . " Dad , Mom may be delusional , but How could Ms.
Summers possibly be my sister ? She died back then . We buried her . " " Just do it . " you too ? Waylon knew the truth - his daughter had died long ago . Yet seeing Natalie's face so uncannily like his wife's youth , watching how Ruby clung to her as though to life itself , he couldn't help but waver . For just a moment , he believed his wife might be right all along . What if Ms. Summers really was their daughter ? The thought was absurd , but it refused to leave his mind . Flynn let out a helpless sigh .
Still , when his eyes fell on Natalie and Ruby's entwined hands , his throat tightened . If she really were his sister , maybe their mother wouldn't keep choosing death . " Fine . I'll find a chance . " A crooked smile touched his lips . If this was madness , so be it . Better the whole family be mad together than one left sane and alone . Natalie knew nothing of their thoughts . She sat by Ruby's side , coaxing her gently , helping her drink water , speaking softly to calm her . But Ruby refused every suggestion of rest . " No ! I won't sleep again . Never again ! " Natalie understood .
It was sleep that had stolen Ruby's child . That memory had left a scar too deep to heal . " Alright , then we won't sleep . How about I draw you a picture instead ? " Natalie didn't know what else to say . The strange wave of empathy she felt earlier was still strong , but she didn't know Ruby's history well enough to reach her . If drawing could ease her heart , then she would do that . Her words startled both father and son . " Ms. Summers ... you can draw ? " Waylon asked . " I studied it , and I've always loved it . " Natalie glanced back at them with a small smile .
2/3 18:33 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 130 The Sketch of a Daughter 51 +10 Free Coins The smile made them both catch their breath . The resemblance was uncanny - Ruby's younger self lived again in her expression . Could fate really be so cruel , or so strange ? Flynn turned wide eyes toward his father . Waylon's brow knitted tighter and tighter . Ruby lit up with joy at Natalie's reply . " My daughter takes after me ! I always loved to draw too . " " Is that so ? Then let me draw you something . Would you like that ? " Natalie's smile softened further , warm and tender . " Yes !
" Ruby's happiness shone through her tears . Waylon immediately sent Flynn running for paper and pencils . It wasn't long before Flynn returned , out of breath , with supplies in hand . Natalie set up the easel , clipped a sheet of paper into place , and sat down . Her pencil moved with confidence , and she began sketching Ruby's portrait .