Chapter 116: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 116 The Operation Chapter 116 The Operation : 51 +10 Free Coins Baron glanced at the two children , then barked an order at Shauna . " Take them away and keep them safe . While I'm in surgery , no one interrupts ." " Yes ." Shauna clasped a small hand in each of hers . Sean's voice wavered . " Papa ... you'll save Mommy , right ? " " Yes . " Baron couldn't bring himself to scold him . None of this was the child's fault , but his heart was a knot of pain . After this , Natalie couldn't wait any longer - the skin grafts had to be done now . Susie said nothing .
She bit her lip hard , her gaze fixed on her mother , her little heart silently begging Natalie to hold on . When the children were led away , Baron carried Natalie himself to the operating room . The villa was sealed , every corridor locked down . The moment Natalie was placed on the table , a hidden panel slid open . A figure stepped out . Yvonne . " Mr. Gunn , Ms. Summers ... she'll be alright , won't she ? " " I won't let her die , " Baron answered , his eyes cutting to her , " But Yvonne , now I need your skin for her grafts . Will you give it ? " Yvonne didn't hesitate .
She nodded firmly . " I will . If you hadn't known something would happen at the hotel - if you hadn't sent a nanobot replica in my place - I'd be the one lying dead out there now . This life is yours , Mr. Gunn . Donating skin is nothing ." Baron showed no surprise . " Your fake death was to provoke Finn . But don't worry - after the surgery , I'll give you a new identity ." " Thank you . I'm ready ." 1/3 18:30 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 116 The Operation : 51 +10 Free Coins She stripped off her outer clothes without shame . Baron's hands were already moving , disinfecting Natalie's ruined flesh .
The risk was immense . Normally , such grafts had to be staged over multiple procedures . But Natalie's new injuries left no choice - Baron had to do it all in one night . It was a battle where two lives were laid on the line . Breathing deep , he injected Yvonne with anesthetic . The harsh lights flooded the room . Outside , Sean and Susie refused to sleep . They clung to Shauna's hands , waiting at the operating theater door . Shauna crouched to comfort them . " Don't worry . Ms. Summers will come out safe . She'll be better . " Susie's voice was small . " Shauna ...
did Papa find the right donor for Mommy ? " Sean blinked at her . He'd wanted to donate before , but because of the chemical burns he couldn't . Had Papa found someone ? Shauna's lips pressed together . She couldn't tell them the truth . " Trust your parents . Everything will be fine . " The children didn't argue , but their stubborn little bodies wouldn't leave . Shauna stayed with them . Hours passed . Ten , twelve ... the night stretched long . Eventually exhaustion forced the siblings away . Shauna saw them safely settled , then returned to pace outside alone , nerves raw .
Would Natalie survive ? Would Yvonne ? And Baron - could his body endure such strain ? Since returning from Ocean City , he'd never fully recovered . Finally , after endless waiting , the lights above the doors flicked off . Shauna's head snapped up . Baron stepped out , face haggard , his frame swaying . " Mr. Gunn- " Before she could finish , he collapsed . " Mr. Gunn ! " Shauna caught him , horrified at the heat blazing from his skin . Fever . His face beneath the 2/3 18:30 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 116 The Operation mask was bloodless . : Panic clawed at her , but she forced herself calm .
" Help ! Now ! " Guards rushed in . " Take him to the safe house . Bring doctors - quickly ! " 51 +10 Free Coins Her voice rang sharp , steady despite the storm inside her chest . Baron's health could not be allowed to spark chaos . They carried him off . Within the fortified safe house , medical specialists descended on him . Meanwhile , other experts were ushered toward the operating room . Shauna pointed inside . " Two patients . See what follow - up they'll need . Give me a plan . I'll make the arrangements ." " Understood ." The doctors vanished through the doors .
Minutes later , they emerged again . 18:30 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 117 The Awakening