Chapter 117: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 117 The Awakening GD +10 Free Coins " Shauna , both patients have been stabilized . They only need to remain in sterile isolation for twenty - four hours . If they pass the critical window , they'll be safe . But absolutely no visitors in the meantime - no risk of infection . " Shauna exhaled in relief . That meant the surgery had been a success . She dismissed the specialists to rest next door , telling herself over and over that since the doctors said Natalie and Yvonne were stable , then they were stable . Word spread quickly . The children came rushing .
" Shauna , how's my mommy ? " Susie's voice trembled , her little eyes wide with fear . Sean didn't speak , but the worry in his gaze pierced like a blade . Shauna repeated the doctors ' words patiently . " You two must be good . It isn't time to see her yet . Wait until she's stronger , then you can visit ." Sean's frown deepened . " Where's Papa ? " Shauna's tone softened . " Mr. Gunn's in the safe house . His body gave out when he came out of surgery - he spiked a fever from overwork . He hasn't rested properly since Ocean City .
His body was warning him to stop ." The children fell silent for a long moment . Then Sean said firmly , " We want to see him . " " Alright . I'll take you . " In the safe house , doctors had already diagnosed Baron's condition - no grave danger , just extreme exhaustion . By the time Shauna brought the children , Baron was hooked up to an IV drip , still unconscious , his face pale but calmer . " Don't worry ," one physician assured . " What he needs most is rest . " Shauna and the children finally let out the breath they'd been holding . Baron slept for two full days and nights .
When his eyes finally opened , the world felt blurry . " Mr. Gunn , you're awake ? " Shauna hurried to him . Baron blinked , then all at once memory slammed back . He bolted upright . " Natalie ! How is 1/3 18:30 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 117 The Awakening she ? " : 51 +10 Free Coins " I've arranged specialists . She's stable - already awake . But with the grafts , she can't move yet . " Shauna's own face bore exhaustion , dark circles bruising her skin . Baron noticed . He passed her a small vial . " Take this , then rest . From here , I'll handle things ." " Alright . But please , Mr.
Gunn , take care of yourself too . " Shauna bowed out , leaving him . Baron pushed himself up , steady now , and left the safe house . At Natalie's sterile room , he found the children inside , chirping to her as she lay swathed in bandages . The sunlight slanted across the scene , gilding them all in gold . A warmth settled in Baron's chest . This - this peace - was what he longed to hold . He lingered at the door , just watching . Sean spotted him first , his eyes lighting up . " Papa , you're awake ! " Natalie's gaze whipped to the door .
Beneath the wrappings , only her eyes were visible , and they glistened with sudden moisture . When she had first woken , Baron hadn't been there . Shauna had told her he'd collapsed after bringing in Witch Doctor to save her , had even shown her a photograph of him sleeping in the safe house to prove he was alive . She had clung to that picture , waiting - one day , then another . Now , at last , he was here . She hadn't realized until this moment how deeply rooted he had become in her heart . Not love - at least not yet - but importance . Dependence .
And just seeing him standing there , leaning lazily against the frame with that calm gaze , steadied the storm inside her . Susie wrinkled her nose at the silence between them . Too quiet . Too sticky - sweet . She coughed loudly , tugged Sean's sleeve . " I'm hungry . Let's go eat ." Sean blinked , then nodded . " Okay . " 2/3 18:30 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 117 The Awakening 51 +10 Free Coins As they passed Baron , Susie tilted up her chin with a mischievous grin . " Papa , don't forget to buy me something tasty .
" " Alright ." Baron's answering smile curved like a blade of light - too beautiful , too dangerous . Natalie's heart beat fast as he crossed the room toward her . " Baron ... thank you ." It was all she could say . 18:30 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 118 The Stone Family Chapter 118 The Stone Family