Chapter 124: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 124 The Stones ' Request : Chapter 124 The Stones ' Request 51 +10 Free Coins Baron's voice was still hoarse , his body tense . " Do you really think I'm fit to go out there like this ? " Natalie's face burned hotter . She must have been crazy , letting herself get swept up in his pull like that . Crazy , and yet ... she couldn't deny the truth . After that night they'd spent together , her body no longer knew how to push him away . And they had children together . Maybe this was natural . Maybe it was allowed . She cleared her throat , voice dropping to a mutter .
" I don't care - just go handle it. " Her tone was stubborn , but Baron only found it endearing . " Fine . Freshen yourself up . I'll step out first . " He drew in a long breath , wrestled himself back under control , and finally opened the door. " I heard you ," he growled through clenched teeth . Susie blinked up at him , craning her neck to peer past his legs . " Daddy , what were you doing ? Why'd it take so long to open the door ? Where's Mommy ? I want Mommy ! " " She just had her stitches removed . She needs rest .
You're coming with me ." Before Susie could wiggle further inside , Baron scooped her up by the collar and carried her out . Only when they were gone did Natalie throw off the blanket , gulping in air . Her skin was still fever - warm at the memory of his touch . Dangerous . Baron's beauty was a trap . She had things to do , goals to reclaim . Money to earn . She pushed herself up , found found pen and paper , and dared her right hand to draw . The first few lines trembled , but they held . Her chest filled with relief . Her feelings toward Witch Doctor tangled into knots .
Five years ago , the humiliation he'd inflicted was a wound she couldn't forget . But now ? He had given her back her hand , her face , her skin . A debt she couldn't deny . Maybe ... maybe she could design something for him . A gesture of gratitude . Later , she'd ask Baron what that eccentric man might value . For now , she opened her laptop . If she was to return as Sunny , it couldn't be with the same 1/3 18:31 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 124 The Stones ' Request : 51 +10 Free Coins style she'd created for Jensen and Luke Corp.
She would tear that chapter apart and design anew - jewelry like a butterfly breaking its cocoon , fierce and radiant . Ideas swirled as she sketched . Meanwhile , Baron marched Susie down the hall . Shauna , trying to slip away , was called back sharply . " Where's Sean ? " " In his room , working through the last of the green powder detox ." Baron nodded , dropped Susie into her arms . " Keep her with you . Don't let her bother Natalie . " Susie's lips puckered into a pout . " Daddy's mean ! You get to be with Mommy , but I can't ? Not fair !
" " Because I'm not as noisy as you , " Baron said lazily . " You bully me ! I'll tell Mommy ! " Her indignant squawks echoed as Shauna carried her off . Baron's mouth curved despite himself . The taste of Natalie still lingered . She hadn't resisted . She'd wanted it , at least a little . Tonight , maybe , he wouldn't have to sleep alone . Whistling softly , he strolled into the reception room - only to pause . " Mr. Stone ? " The visitor stood quickly . Flynn Stone , eldest son of the family who had donated skin for Natalie's grafts . " Mr. Gunn ," Flynn said , bowing his head slightly .
" Forgive the intrusion , but I've come with a request ." " Speak . For what your family gave my woman , anything within my power is yours . " Flynn exhaled , some of the tension easing from his shoulders . " I heard you have ties to Witch Doctor . My mother - she's fallen critically ill . A sudden coagulation disorder . The hospital suspects it's linked to the skin donation . They said ... only Witch Doctor might know how to handle it. And since he performed the grafts , I came here hoping you could persuade him to see her . " Baron's eyes narrowed .
He had expected complications , but hearing it aloud still set his jaw 2/3 18:32 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 124 The Stones ' Request hard . Mrs. Stone's illness was likely the price of her sacrifice . 51 +10 Free Coins " Very well . I'll handle it ," he said finally . " But Witch Doctor isn't available on a whim . When I secure his time , you'll be notified ." He didn't let his expression shift , didn't reveal the truth behind the mask . For now , Flynn didn't need to know that Witch Doctor stood right before him .