Grief, Betrayals, and a Core of Blaze

Chapter 598 A Bitter Realization

Yvonne burst into tears. Aiden panicked when he saw her crying. "Don’t cry, Yvonne. I didn’t mean that. I just..." "You just what? My name is Yvonne now, Yvonne Gunn! You are my father’s son, the legal heir to Xenon’s line. If you don’t want me to be poor in the future, you better inherit everything my father left and create a good life for me. I’m not even married yet." Once Yvonne said this, Aiden didn't dare say anything else. "Fine. I’ll focus on my health. I’ll work hard to earn money, and I’ll save up a large dowry for you. I promise I won’t let you down." "That’s more like it." Yvonne wiped her tears, having successfully managed Aiden. Natalie couldn't help but smile at this scene. The Stone family’s values were truly good. Aside from that one traitor, everyone else was wonderful. With such harmony between siblings, how could the family not prosper? Payne took over the Hayes situation. Reportedly, it caused a huge uproar at Gunn Corp. Many people took this opportunity to contact Baron, hoping he would return to take charge. As for Hayes' younger son, after learning what his father had done, he stole a large sum of money and fled the country in the dead of night, abandoning even his own mother. Baron, having to deal with the Gunn family pestering him daily, was exasperated. He directly took Natalie and the two children on an overseas vacation. Jensen’s true parentage was ultimately exposed. When the Luke family learned he wasn't a biological Luke, they demanded he step down. Compounded by Yulia offering no help, Jensen was willing but powerless. Just as he was planning to leave the Luke family with Loretta, Rachel requested to see him. Jensen’s identity as an illegitimate son of the Gunn family was also revealed. With Baron unwilling to return, Jensen became the new target the Gunn family tried to win over. Initially, Jensen was shocked by the revelation of his origins. But when he heard that Baron had actively rejected the Gunn family, rather than being exiled, he felt a bitter twist in his gut. He had always believed Baron was an outcast of the Gunn family. He never expected Baron to be the legitimate eldest son. And he... he was the illegitimate one. Jensen felt like God was playing a huge joke on him. The woman he loved most had been stolen by his own paternal half-brother? Jensen simply couldn't accept this outcome. So, when Rachel requested to see him, Jensen refused outright. "You tell Rachel that I, Jensen, have only one mother in this life. And it is definitely not her!" It was said that when Rachel heard this, she vomited blood, but no one pitied her. Jensen searched frantically for Natalie, only to discover she and Baron had left the country. He felt an agonizing tightness in his chest with no outlet, so he resorted to drinking day after day. Loretta’s heart ached seeing Jensen in such a defeated state. "Jensen, I was wrong. I should have stopped you from marrying Sharon back then. You and Natalie were together for five years. If I had just said one word, you two would have been married long ago. Now, regardless of your identity being exposed, at least you would have the status of a Stone family son-in-law. Those old foxes at the Luke family wouldn't dare touch you. It's all my fault." Loretta’s eyes filled with tears, her heart aching. She had raised this son for over twenty years, and he had been filial to her. Now, even after his identity was revealed, he still chose her as his mother. To be honest, Loretta was deeply moved and guilt-ridden. Jensen shook his head. "Mom, it has nothing to do with you. It was me... I didn't want to marry her. I was the one who believed that Natalie had slept with that Witch Doctor to save me five years ago. I couldn't get over that hurdle in my heart." "That's why I didn't resist when Sharon seduced me. I felt Natalie had wronged me, so what was the big deal if I messed around with Sharon?" "Besides, I thought Sharon was my savior. She was dying. It was just a marriage. What did it matter if I gave it to her? How was I supposed to know Sharon was so evil, that she lied to me!" "Mom, I have nothing now. Those old foxes at the Gunn family want me to go back, but the one they really want is Baron." "Not only is Baron the legitimate eldest son, but I heard he is also the chairman of Grant International Holdings. Grant International Holdings! Such a wealthy corporation, enough to bring the Gunn family back to life." "And I actually spent all my time thinking he was just a live-in son-in-law for the Stone family! Hahaha! With his assets, how could he possibly be a live-in son-in-law? He was just trying to fool everyone!" "But the more outstanding he is, the less my Natalie sees me. Baron already has everything. Why did he have to steal Natalie from me too?" Jensen cried and laughed, pouring the strong liquor into his mouth, one gulp after another.

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