When She Rose From the Ashes (Natalie and Jensen) novel Chapter 522

Jensen hesitated for a moment, his mind suddenly caught on a name.

Simon?

Who exactly was Simon?

Rachel must have noticed the sharp intensity in Jensen’s gaze because she quickly composed herself. Without missing a beat, she said firmly, “I’m going to get you a phone. But you better not try any tricks. Tell Hansel to do whatever he wants to me, but I promise you this—if anything happens to me, you won’t be safe either. Don’t believe me? Go ahead, try me.”

Jensen’s eyes darkened, a flicker of something deeper flashing within them.

This old woman had just threatened him for the third time.

He silently wished he could end her right then and there.

Rachel caught the murderous glint in Jensen’s eyes and felt a crushing weight settle over her. She was trapped—helpless to voice her pain.

He was her own son, yet she couldn’t bring herself to acknowledge him. And now, he regarded her as an enemy.

As long as she could make it out of Ocean City safely, she was determined to reveal the truth about his parentage. After all, no matter what, she was still his biological mother. Wasn’t she?

With a whirlwind of conflicted emotions swirling inside her, Rachel turned and left the room.

Jensen’s body hadn’t fully recovered yet. The weakness lingered, though it was no longer as unbearable as when he first woke up.

He knew trying to escape at this moment was impossible.

How had Rachel managed to sneak him out of his own house without anyone noticing?

That question gnawed at him.

Now, the old woman relied on him and wouldn’t dare harm him—yet if she were pushed too far, could he even close his eyes at night without fear?

Besides, he had already gifted the Grand Pavilion to Natalie.

Though Natalie didn’t live there, it was no longer his property. If Rachel ever decided to go there, wouldn’t that put Natalie in danger?

Jensen’s mind drifted to Rachel’s clear dislike and rejection of Natalie. She had even tried to control who he liked.

What was really going on here?

Doubt crept into Jensen’s thoughts.

Before, when he hadn’t paid close attention to the details, nothing seemed out of place. But the more he examined the small things now, the more he felt something was off about Rachel.

If he ever got back safely, he would ask his mother exactly who this Rachel was.

Lost in these thoughts, Jensen was brought back to the present when Rachel returned with a phone.

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