Grief, Betrayals, and a Core of Blaze

Chapter 538 A Sense of Security

Baron’s words were very comforting to Natalie. "But if I leave like this, won't people say that I am disregarding the survival of the Stone family?" "Why do you care what other people say? It’s enough for you to live your own wonderful life. Your parents love you, and they certainly want you to be happy. Besides, your elder brother is here. The Stone family didn’t collapse when you weren't here, and the Stone family certainly won’t collapse with you back. Don’t worry." Baron pulled Natalie into his embrace and asked with a smile, "Have you decided where you want to travel?" "No, I was just saying it casually." Natalie didn't actually want to travel. It was just that before, at the Summers family, everything was planned out by the Summers family parents, and she just followed the path. Later, when she was with Jensen, she developed herself according to Jensen's rhythm and needs, all to help him. Now that she was back in the Stone family, she instinctively felt that as a daughter of the Stone family, she should also contribute. But how to put it? She had lived this kind of life for over twenty years, seemingly always living for others. She just wanted to be willful and make a decision for herself for once, even if it was just a spontaneous trip. However, Natalie also knew that the Stone family was currently in a period of turbulence, and her impulsive move might not be feasible. If someone were to kidnap her again to threaten her parents, Natalie suddenly felt that the price of her willfulness was too high. The fleeting thought she had just now was immediately suppressed. "Okay, I’m fine. How about we wait until things at home are clear, and then our family of four travels together?""Good." Baron saw the light in Natalie’s eyes dim, and his eyes flickered, making a mental note. They bought some more food, and Baron took Natalie's hand and got into the car. Natalie noticed that they had bought fruits and some things children liked, which made her a little confused. "Does the old friend we are going to see have children?" "Yes." Baron smiled gently, then started the car. Natalie’s heart was suddenly struck by Baron’s smile. She tightly clutched the lapel of her shirt, feeling her heart pound, and her face seemed to be heating up. Mama Mia. Why is Baron, this heartbreaker, so handsome when he smiles? Natalie quickly lowered her head to conceal her sudden flutter. I’m an adult now; I can’t act like a lovesick girl. That would be too embarrassing. Thinking this, Natalie's hands subconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes. She occasionally stole a glance at Baron out of the corner of her eye, letting out a sigh of relief when she saw he hadn't noticed her unusual behavior. Baron saw Natalie’s movements in the rearview mirror, and the corners of his lips curled up involuntarily, a smile he couldn't suppress. Why is his wife so adorable? So, my wife likes seeing me smile.I’ll try smiling more at my wife tonight. Baron made a mental calculation, and the car drove steadily. For a moment, the atmosphere in the car was oddly harmonious and quiet. After about twenty minutes of driving, Natalie realized that Baron had driven the car to the bottom of an apartment building in a busy downtown area. This place clearly looked like where ordinary people lived. What was Baron doing here? Although Natalie was puzzled, she didn't ask. She got out of the car with Baron, carrying the bags, and followed him toward a stairwell entrance. Some young people and elderly people came out of the stairwell. Their clothes showed they were ordinary citizens. When they saw Baron and Natalie, they nodded in a friendly manner, and some even greeted them warmly. Natalie felt a little intimidated, unsure how to interact with these people. She stood nervously behind Baron. Baron naturally held her hand and smiled while greeting the others. With his approachable demeanor, where was the shadow of a Godfather? If she didn't know him, Natalie would truly believe he belonged here naturally. She recalled Baron's earlier words about being born into wealth but growing up on the streets, realizing it was all true. Whether he was the noble Gunn Corp Chairman or the current down-to-earth person, every facet of him was so genuine, and so completely reassuring to Natalie. While Baron was exchanging greetings with others, he was also monitoring Natalie's state. He knew that Natalie had very little social interaction during the five years she was with Jensen and didn't actively go out much even after marrying him. He felt that a woman in her twenties shouldn't live such a monotonous and confined life.However, he was also afraid of overdoing it and causing Natalie emotional stress, so he had been observing her. When he saw that Natalie showed no signs of discomfort, he finally relaxed. "There’s no elevator here. We need to take the stairs. We’re going to the fourth floor. Can you manage the climb?" Baron’s eyes were full of smiles, but they couldn't hide his concern for Natalie.

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