When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 268

Chapter 268 Just Respect The Haircut

Chapter 268 Just Respect The Haircut.

After speaking, Jensen got into the car.

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Hansel, seeing him like this, knew better than to say anything further; he simply started the engine and drove toward the Stone family’s villa.

Meanwhile, Baron had just picked up Waylon and Ruby. He carried himself with calm ease and warmth.

“Dad, Mom, you must be tired from the trip. Please, get in the car. Natalie’s waiting for you at home.”

He reached out and took their luggage.

Ruby looked at him the way a mother–in–law looks at her son–in–law–the more she looked, the more pleased she felt. When she saw Baron handling the bags, she quickly waved him off.

“Have the staff take care of it—you don’t need to trouble yourself with bags”

“It’s fine, Mom. I left Chris at home to protect Natalie. My brother took the kids out. I’m your son–in–law; they say a son–in–law is half a son, so carrying bags for parents is only natural.”

As he spoke, he had already taken hold of the suitcase.

Though his words were modest, his demeanor was neither servile nor obsequious; instead, he was confident and composed. That, in turn, left Waylon very satisfied.

After all, he knew this man standing before him was none other than the legendary Godfather of Murica–Baron.

For someone of such stature to willingly become the Stone family’s live–in son–in–law–just that alone filled Waylon with pride.

“Let him carry it. A single suitcase won’t tire him out. We’re all family here; no need to fuss over it.”

Waylon spoke up.

Ruby shot him a look, but Baron was delighted.

“Dad’s right. I’m young and strong; this won’t wear me out. Let’s get you in the car.”

“Yes, yes,

let’s go quickly. I want to see Natalie and my two grandsons. Honestly, you two kept

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this secret far too well! You already had children and didn’t even tell us.”

The thought of holding her grandchildren made Ruby’s face light up with joy.

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“By the way, Baron, the kids are already four years old. Why didn’t you ever think to tell Natalie sooner? You must know how much she loves children. If she’d known you had kids together, you might not have had to wait all these years.”

Before returning, Ruby had done her own investigation. She hadn’t been able to uncover Baron’s ties to the Witch Doctor, but she had discovered that five years ago Baron had secretly used Natalie’s eggs for IVF.

Waylon also turned to look at him.

But Baron remained calm. “I only ever wanted Natalie’s happiness. Back then, the one she loved was Jensen. Having children without her knowledge or consent was already unfair to her -how could I possibly use them to tie her down? She’s extraordinary, kind, beautiful; she deserves a man who gives her his whole heart, not one who binds her with children.”

Ruby and Waylon were deeply satisfied with his answer.

At a certain level in life, people began to view things differently.

Take family background, for example.

Only when two families matched in strength could they truly be considered equals.

Though Baron was cast off by the Gunn family, the fact that he was the Godfather of Murica alone was enough to put him on par with anyone. And as chairman of Grant International Holdings, he was more than a match for the Stone family’s century–old legacy.

To Waylon, such a man would never covet the Stones‘ wealth or exploit Natalie’s feelings for his career. The only thing he sought was a life with the woman he loved.

That kind of desire was far more appealing than a marriage of convenience.

Though the world saw Baron as a son–in–law who had married into the Stone family, Waylon knew it was nothing more than a gesture–a sign of humility.

And it was a gesture that pleased both him and his wife.

“Natalie’s always been thoughtful and deep–hearted. If it hadn’t been for that fire, the one that nearly killed her, she might never have let go of Jensen. After all, five years ago, Jensen saved her life. But once she’s cut ties, she won’t go back. I trust Natalie in that. So, Baron, even if her feelings for you aren’t yet deep, as long as you treat her with sincerity, one day you’ll see her

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love bloom.”

Waylon understood his daughter well.

The corners of Baron’s lips lifted slightly.

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“Dad, I know. And I believe she’ll fall for me. Even without the debt of a life saved–come on. I’m handsome, fit; how could Natalie not like me?”

His words made Ruby burst out laughing.

“Yes, everything will turn out well! Let’s hurry back.”

Ruby could hardly wait to see her daughter and her grandsons.

Baron placed their luggage in the trunk and drove them toward the villa himself.

Along the way, he kept the conversation lively. Whether he spoke of everyday anecdotes or business insights, he kept Waylon and Ruby thoroughly engaged.

His analysis of projects and markets left Waylon especially impressed.