When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 279

Chapter 279 Respect The Son In Law

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“Alright, alright! I’ll wait for you at home. Call me when you’re done, and I’ll come find

“Okay, mom, I’m heading out then.”

Natalie said this and turned to leave.

Ruby quickly called after her, “Hey, Natalie, you haven’t even had breakfast yet.”

Natalie was about to say she wasn’t hungry when the doorbell rang.

“Mom, are you expecting someone today?”

Ruby froze.

you.”

“No, I just got to Ocean City; I don’t know anyone here yet. Why would someone be looking for me? Could it be for you?”

Natalie shook her head slightly.

“No. Hardly anyone even knows I’m here, and besides, not just anyone can get up here. The security guards at the gate would’ve stopped them.”

Just as neither of them could figure out who it might be, Chris walked in.

“Madam, Ms. Stone–Juliana is here.”

“Who?”

Natalie looked puzzled, but Ruby smiled.

“So Juliana followed me here after all?”

Seeing her daughter’s confusion, Ruby quickly explained, “Natalie, Juliana is the housekeeper we’ve had for years back home. She’s been with us since shortly after I married; she’s always been my right hand, taking wonderful care of me. I imagine she was worried I wouldn’t manage on my own in Ocean City, so she came after me.”

Then Ruby turned to Chris. “Bring Juliana in so she can meet Ms. Stone.”

“Yes, madam.”

Chris hurried out to fetch her.

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Natalie didn’t feel much of anything toward this Juliana one way or another; but since she was someone Ruby trusted, Natalic naturally gave her a measure of respect.

Juliana followed Chris inside soon after.

“Madam, how are you? You must be exhausted after such a long trip; are you feeling alright?”

The concern in her eyes didn’t look feigned, which cased Natalie’s mind.

Ruby, seeing a familiar face, brightened.

“Juliana, I’m fine. Come, meet my daughter Natalie.”

She could hardly wait to make the introduction.

“Juliana, things here aren’t like back home; Natalie and Baron are in charge now. From now on, I want you to look after my daughter, my son–in–law, and the children the same way you’ve always cared for me. Do you understand?”

Juliana faltered for the briefest second; a flicker of emotion crossed her eyes before vanishing.

“Yes, madam. It’s an honor to meet you, Ms. Stone.”

She bowed respectfully.

Natalie nodded, then smiled at Ruby. “Mom, I’m running out of time; I’ll head out now and call you later.”

“Alright, be careful. Have Chris drive you.”

Ruby reminded her gently.

Natalie didn’t refuse.

Once she and Chris left, Juliana leaned closer and asked, “Madam, Ms. Stone looks so much like you… but who exactly is this son–in–law? This is the Stone family’s villa, so how is he the one in charge? On the way here I heard people saying he’s just a live–in son–in–law. Could it be true he has no money of his own? What if he’s only after the Stone family’s fortune? Ms. Stone seems so naïve–what if she ends up being taken advantage of?”

Ruby’s good mood soured instantly.

“Juliana, since when were you so gossipy? The son–in–law is the son–in–law. Whatever his past, from the day he married Natalie, he became part of the Stone family. I don’t care what outsiders say, but in this house, he deserves the same respect as anyone else. Do you

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understand?”

Her tone was sharp.

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Seeing Ruby upset, Juliana quickly smiled and backtracked. “Madam, don’t be angry. I only worried Ms. Stone might be taken advantage of. But since you say so, then clearly his character is beyond question. I won’t mention it again. And truly, you look wonderful–happiness agrees with you. Ms. Stone must really be your good–luck charm.”

At that, Ruby finally smiled again.

“Yes. Natalie is a blessing.”

Once Ruby started talking about Natalie, she couldn’t stop.

Meanwhile, after Natalie left the villa, Chris drove the car out.

She glanced back toward the house, then asked without thinking, “Chris, has Juliana been with our family for a long time?”

“Yes, it’s been many years. Once, when Madam had a breakdown and nearly fell down the stairs, Juliana caught her. But in the process, she was badly hurt–her abdomen was pierced, leaving lasting damage. That’s why Madam feels such deep gratitude toward her.”

Chris, afraid Natalie might get the wrong impression, quickly added, “Ms. Stone, Juliana’s been through a lot. She once had a child, but the baby died for reasons no one ever discovered. Her husband couldn’t take it–he ended his own life. She was left completely alone. When she came to work for the Stone family, she gave everything she had. She’s cared for the family with absolute devotion. That’s why she’s stayed with us all these years.”