When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 284

Chapter 284 Cufflinks Are For Him

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When Jensen came downstairs, he saw that Natalie’s car had only just left. He quickly got into his own, started the engine, and followed after her.

Natalie had no idea.

When they arrived at the studio, Chris wanted to stay and guard her, but Natalie stopped him.

“Go back and take care of my parents, or find a café and sit for a while. I’ve got some inspiration right now–once I start designing, I’ll lose track of time. You don’t need to wait here. I’ll call you if I need anything.”

Natalie knew her own habits; she didn’t want Chris to be bored, so she told him to arrange his time however he liked.

Chris didn’t mind; but after following Natalie for so long, he knew she was being considerate. He also knew she disliked interruptions when she was designing. An idea struck him.

“Miss, there’s a gym nearby. I’ll head there to train for a while. If you need me, just call–I’ll be here immediately.”

“Alright.”

Natalie nodded and walked toward the studio.

With his window down, Jensen caught every word between Natalie and Chris.

It left him unsettled. Didn’t Natalie’s hand get ruined? Then what’s she doing at the studio?

He had always believed that Natalie’s studio was just a front–using her old fame to draw in clients. But seeing her go inside now, a different thought crept into his mind.

When Chris finally left, Jensen stepped out of his car and slipped quickly through the studio doors, trailing behind Natalie.

Yvonne was still practicing the final touches of her designs. When she saw Natalie, she froze in surprise, then rose happily.

“Natalie, what brings you here? Lan said the designs were almost finished; you didn’t need to

come.”

Natalie glanced at the sketches on Yvonne’s desk. Seeing how earnestly the girl was studying, she asked, “Are you getting used to it? If you don’t enjoy designing, you don’t have to force

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yourself. I could always bring in a couple of design graduates for this kind of work.”

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“No, no, Natalie, I really do love it. My sister used to tell me that if I followed Baron, I had to master a skill. I thought that meant training my body, but now that I’ve stepped into this industry, I’ve realized I truly love it.”

The light in Yvonne’s eyes was impossible to hide.

Seeing her passion, Natalie thought of all she had been through over the years and couldn’t help but feel a pang of tenderness.

“If you really love it, I’ll ask Baron to send you for formal training; then you can come back and help me.”

“Really? Is it still not too late for me to start?”

Her eyes sparkled with sudden brightness.

Natalie had to admit, blood ran deep. Xenon might have passed away, but Flynn had once told her that Xenon was actually quite gifted in design. Yvonne, Xenon’s daughter, had unexpectedly inherited that gift–it surprised Natalie.

“Of course. You’re my sister; as long as you love it, then go. Learning never ends; it’s never too late.”

“Natalie, you’re amazing. I’ll go! I’ll dedicate myself to it! But what brings you here today?”

At that, Natalie’s eyes softened.

“I promised your brother I’d design him a pair of cufflinks. The last pair I made for him was snatched away by Jensen–he was disappointed for a long time. But now I’ve found some inspiration; I want to craft them myself and give them to him as a gift.”

Jensen had barely stepped inside when the words hit him, his gaze turning instantly dark. The cufflinks Natalie had designed weren’t for him after all–they were for Baron.

Rage surged through him, and he nearly stormed forward, ready to demand why she would create something so personal for Baron.

Just as he moved, Yvonne’s voice cut through the air again.

“Natalie, do you still have feelings for Jensen? After all, you two were together for five years.” Jensen froze mid–step, his fists tightening. She must still feel something for me. She has to.

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But when Natalie caught the worry in Yvonne’s eyes, she shook her head.

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“My feelings for Jensen began to fade the moment he secretly went and got a marriage certificate with Sharon. Yvonne, feelings don’t just vanish in a single day, and love doesn’t disappear overnight. I gave him chance after chance, but back then, his heart simply had no place for me.”

She set her bag on the table and went on steadily.

“When I first found out he had gone behind my back and married Sharon, I was crushed. I wanted to confront him right then and there, to demand why–but I swallowed it down. I kept wondering if it was my fault, if I wasn’t enough, if I had pushed him into someone else’s arms. But later, when I discovered that under our photos together he’d hidden pictures of himself and Sharon, and on the back he’d written, ‘my one and only love,’ I finally understood. All those years, I was nothing more than a stand–in for the love he really wanted.”