Chapter 122: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 122 His Little Secret : 51 +10 Free Coins Baron bent close , voice low at her ear, carrying the hint of a grievance . " I thought when you asked me that night if I wanted to sleep with you , it was because you recognized me ." Natalie's cheeks burned hotter than fire . Did this man forget there were still children in the house ? She pinched the soft flesh at his waist with a sharp twist . Baron finally let her go , though his face was full of wounded reluctance . " You forgot me , slept with me , and now you're abusing me ? Am I your poor little wife now ? " Natalie's eyes went wide .
She clapped a hand over his mouth , then glanced behind her - only to see the children had been whisked out by Shauna . Her breath left her in relief . Thank goodness . At least she hadn't embarrassed herself in front of them . But Baron caught her hand again , eyes shining with mischief , his voice dripping with pitiful complaint . " Natalie , don't tell me you're going to pull your pants back up and pretend not to know me . If you dare forget me this time , I swear I'll - mmph- " She silenced him with her palm once more , gritting her teeth . " Will you shut up already ?
" Something about him felt completely different - like the ruthless man had been swapped for a shameless rogue . Outside the door , Shauna and the children were eavesdropping , eyes wide . Susie tugged on Shauna's sleeve , whispering with innocent curiosity , " Shauna , what does pulling your pants back up and pretending not to know someone mean ? " Shauna nearly tripped over her own feet . Inside , Baron and Natalie heard every word loud and clear . " Shauna ! " Baron's growl rolled like thunder . Shauna bolted , one child under each arm , vanishing down the hall .
Natalie wanted to bury herself six feet deep . 1/3 18:31 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 122 His Little Secret 51 +10 Free Coins " Baron ! " she snapped , diving under the quilt , hiding her flushed face . " Just let me die here ! " Baron's laugh rumbled low . " Your stitches just came out . Don't cover your face . " " Go away ! " Her voice came muffled through the blanket , tinged with shy anger - so unlike the hollow shell she'd been before . Baron loved this side of her . He scooped her up quilt and all , murmuring at her ear , " I'm not going anywhere . I waited too long for you to come back to me .
You'll have to kill me to make me leave . " Natalie's heart hammered . She never imagined fate tying her and Baron like this . His scent enveloped her , dizzying and warm , making her blush down to her ears . " Put me down first , " she muttered . " No. " He refused with the petulance of a child . She sighed , exasperated . This was supposed to be the black - hearted king of the underworld ? " Baron , you're hurting me ." Instantly he loosened his grip , panic flashing in his eyes . " Where ? Tell me where it hurts . Let me see .
" He reached for her blanket , but she shoved him back with her foot . " Don't move ! Just stand there . I want to see my face . " She hadn't had a proper look yet . Baron recognized the bluff , but let it slide , lips curving in indulgence . " Want me to take a photo for you ? " " No. " She snatched his phone , snapped a few selfies , studying the girl in the glass - half familiar , half reborn . When she went to send one , she remembered it wasn't her phone . " Baron , can you buy me a phone ? And get me a new SIM card ? " 2/3 18:31 Wed , Sep 24 - Chapter 122 His Little Secret " Of course .
" 51 +10 Free Coins He'd only kept her offline out of worry , not wanting her distracted or hurt by gossip while healing . Sharon had been busy flattering Jensen , the Summers family was crawling back into Ocean City's high society . Baron had considered crushing them , but ... Natalie's rebirth was near . Some things would be sweeter if she handled them herself . Now that she was healing , he had no reason to refuse her . Natalie bit her lip . " I have money . " " Can you even access it right now ? " Her face fell . No , she couldn't .
If Jensen had cut her off , every cent she earned these years might already be in Sharon's pocket . The thought made her chest ache . Years of hard work , all stolen . past five And then there was Witch Doctor . She still didn't know what kind of twisted price he would demand for her face . 18:31 Wed , Sep 24 ...