When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 516

Chapter 516: Jensen’s Disappearance

How could she have been so easily deceived? How was it possible that she had mistaken another child for her own daughter? The weight of this realization crushed her. Her real daughter had endured years of suffering, while she herself had been trapped in a haze of delusion, completely oblivious to the truth.

Ruby felt like the biggest fool alive.

Despite Natalie’s understanding and lack of blame, Ruby couldn’t shake the guilt gnawing at her heart. She even tried to recall the faintest details from her pregnancy, hoping to find some clue, but the memories were too distant. She knew she needed to talk to Waylon—only he might help piece together the fragments of her forgotten past.

Meanwhile, Baron wasted no time and began running blood tests on Ruby. The sterile scent of the clinic mingled with the quiet beep of machines, underscoring the tension in the air.

Yvonne, having cried herself dry, was finally persuaded by Natalie to return to her room and rest. The children, blissfully unaware of the turmoil around them, slept soundly in their beds, their peaceful breaths a stark contrast to the chaos unfolding.

Natalie glanced toward the sleeping children, relief washing over her that they remained untouched by the storm. She didn’t want to disturb their innocence, so she quietly slipped into the living room and sank into a chair.

Almost immediately, Shauna arrived, having received a message and rushing over with urgency.

“Madam, Mr. Baron is—”

“He should be occupied with the blood tests for my mother,” Natalie interrupted, her voice steady but laced with concern. “Do you need him for something important?”

Shauna hesitated, her expression conflicted, before shaking her head. “Since Mr. Baron is busy, I figured it was better to tell you directly.”

Natalie’s brow furrowed. “Tell me what?”

Shauna took a deep breath and met Natalie’s gaze. “Madam, Jensen is missing.”

At first, Natalie didn’t quite grasp the gravity of Shauna’s words. “Who’s missing?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Jensen,” Shauna repeated, her tone grim.

Natalie’s heart skipped a beat. “If Jensen’s missing, why haven’t the police been called? Why involve Baron? Are you suggesting Baron had something to do with this?”

“No,” Shauna quickly replied. “It’s because someone saw Alpha leaving Jensen’s side just before Jensen vanished. Since then, there’s been no sign of him—dead or alive. Loretta is frantic, searching everywhere for Alpha like a mad dog.”

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