When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 515

Chapter 515: The Blood Test

Natalie had seen Ruby’s fierce outbursts toward Waylon on more than one occasion before, so she wasn’t surprised by her mother’s sharp demeanor now.

Flynn quickly interjected, “That’s right, Mom. Even if Dad has some kind of power, he can’t rewind time. Besides, he’s still at the police station giving his statement. We don’t know what’s happening with Logan yet. Why don’t we head back and get some rest first?”

With that, Flynn moved to help Ruby to her feet, but she slipped away from his grasp, turning her sharp gaze toward Baron.

“Baron,” Ruby said, her voice steady but with an edge, “I heard you and the Witch Doctor are close friends?”

Baron’s heart sank instantly. What was she getting at? Had Mom uncovered something he wasn’t ready to reveal?

“Mom, why do you ask?” Baron replied, trying to keep his voice calm but feeling a flicker of nervousness.

Ruby’s eyes narrowed slightly. “If you’re friends with him, you must know a thing or two about medicine, right? Could you do a blood test for me?”

Her request stunned everyone present. The room fell silent for a moment.

“Mom, we can just go to the hospital for a blood test,” Flynn offered cautiously.

Ruby’s expression twisted with disgust. “I don’t trust hospitals anymore.”

There was a coldness in her eyes that spoke volumes. Her daughter had been failed by the medical system, lost in the hands of doctors and nurses who couldn’t save her. How could Ruby now willingly put herself back into that environment?

Natalie immediately understood the depth of Ruby’s mistrust. She turned to Baron and asked quietly, “Can you do it?”

Baron hesitated, the urge to confess that he was the Witch Doctor rising inside him, but before he could speak, Ruby continued.

“I know you understand some medical skills, Baron. Right now, you’re the only person I can trust. I don’t know if it’s all in my head, but I feel like my health has improved a lot since Rachel left my side. All the stress from the past few days should have triggered a relapse, but I only fainted because of emotional distress. I still have control. So, I suspect my depression has been coming and going all these years because of Rachel’s influence.”

Ruby’s words hit Flynn hard, his face darkening immediately.

“If that’s true,” he said grimly, “then Rachel deserves to die.”

She collapsed into Natalie’s arms, sobbing uncontrollably. Natalie’s own throat tightened as she held Yvonne close.

“I don’t know them either,” Natalie whispered. “But I believe my father must have some photos. When he comes back, I’ll ask him to look. And once the weather clears tomorrow, we’ll visit Uncle Xenon’s grave and tell them you’ve safely returned to the Stone family. That way, they can rest peacefully.”

Yvonne’s crying only grew more intense, but this time, Natalie made no move to stop her. After all these years of pain, Yvonne needed this release.

Later, after Baron drew the blood sample from Ruby, she insisted Flynn go bring Waylon back.

Glancing at the clock, Flynn noted that Waylon had been at the police station for quite some time. Quietly, he said, “Mom, I’ll go get Dad, but since my brother-in-law and sister are here, please don’t let Dad lose face too much.”

Ruby shot him a sharp glare. “Get out.”

Without another word, Flynn left after telling Baron to take care of Ruby.

Not wanting to disturb Baron any further, Ruby returned to her room alone. She looked around the unfamiliar space, her mind swirling with everything she had just experienced. A wave of self-reproach crashed over her, threatening to overwhelm her completely.