Chapter 132: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 132 The Possibility of Blood Ties +10 Free Coins Ruby's expression had steadied , so Baron spoke calmly . " Mrs. Stone , Natalie is the one who received your skin donation . She was badly burned in a fire , had graft surgery not long ago , and like you , she needs rest . If you cooperate with your treatment , I'll let her come sit with you every morning . But if you don't , then I won't allow it . " Ruby immediately straightened , blurting out , " I'll cooperate . I'll be active with treatment , I promise . " " Good . Then , Mrs. Stone , we'll see you tomorrow .
" Baron took Natalie's hand and led her away . Natalie was surprised to find that she didn't dislike his overbearing tone . His palm was dry and and that warmth seemed to seep through her skin and settle deep in her chest . warm , " Mrs. Stone really is pitiful , " Natalie murmured . Baron gave a faint smile . " Haven't you ever thought you might actually be her daughter ? " " How is that possible ? " Natalie cut him off at once . " I asked Mr. Stone . He said Mrs. Stone fell asleep while feeding her baby , and the child suffocated .
If you really were that daughter , how would you still be alive ? " Natalie shook her head . " Exactly . If I were her child , I'd have been gone already ." " Not necessarily . " Baron's words made her falter . " What do you mean ? " He leaned in slightly . " Newborns all look nearly the same at three days old . How could anyone tell ? If you want to know the truth , a DNA test would answer it . " Natalie frowned . " That doesn't seem right . Mrs. Stone mistook me because of her grief . If I went to them with a DNA test , wouldn't people think I was mad ?
" Baron hesitated , then said , " The Stone father and son already took your hair sample . They're running a test . In about three days , we'll have an answer . " " What ? " Natalie stared in shock . He explained how Flynn had pulled a few strands from her hair while she was absorbed in 1/3 19:15 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 132 The Possibility of Blood Ties drawing . " Are you angry ? " 46 +10 Free Coins " No. " Natalie shook her head . " All the skin on my body came from the Stone family . If my presence can help Mrs. Stone heal , then I'll count it as repaying kindness .
It's only a strand of hair . If they want to test , let them test ." She was calm about it , but Baron disliked her resignation . His woman should be cherished by family , adored by her husband , and loved by her children - not simply resigned to whatever fate handed her . He pulled out documents he'd already had investigated and set them before her . " Look . More than twenty years ago , Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Summers gave birth at the same hospital ." " What ? " Natalie froze . How could it be such a coincidence ? Her eyes widened in disbelief . Baron nodded . " Strange , isn't it ?
That's why it needs checking . Back then , Sharon and you were switched . Sharon was taken home by a rural family , but blood tests later showed you weren't theirs either . So what if there was a third mix - up that day ? If so , then the Stone family may well be your true parents . " His reasoning was sharp and clear , but Natalie's emotions tangled . " Do you really think it was a switch at birth ? " " It's possible . But we won't know until the results come back . Once we have them , the truth will follow . " Natalie's lips curved faintly . " Thank you , Baron .
If it were just me , I'd never think of all this . But with you ... things are clearer . " He chuckled . " You're only going to thank me with words ? Shouldn't you show it ? " " I'll design you a pair of cufflinks . " " That doesn't count - you owed me those already . " He scowled in mock displeasure . Natalie furrowed her brows , uncertain what else she could offer . Baron tapped his cheek with a smirk . " Then give me a kiss . " " Get lost ! " She shot him a glare and walked off , but the corners of her mouth tilted upward , and the faint red at her earlobes betrayed her flustered heart .
Baron followed with easy patience , not the least bit offended . 2/3 19:15 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 132 The Possibility of Blood Ties 46 +10 Free Coins Back in the ward , however , the air was no longer peaceful . Ruby's face had hardened , her eyes narrowed , thoughts buried deep within them . Waylon and Flynn exchanged uneasy glances . " Ruby , what are you thinking ? " Waylon finally asked . Ruby's voice was firm , unshakable . " She is our daughter . "