Chapter 127: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel

Chapter 127 A Mother's Wound But Ruby showed no desire to keep living . +10 Free Coins " Mom ! I already went to see Mr. Gunn , and he'll contact Witch Doctor to treat you . Don't scare me like this ! Even though Susie is gone , you still have me and Dad . Can you really bear to leave us both behind ? Mom , don't be so cruel . " Flynn's hands trembled as he clutched her . Ruby closed her eyes , her voice breaking . " I've been with you and your father for more than twenty years , but my daughter has had no one .

Flynn , I know I haven't been a good mother to you , nor a good wife to your father . Because I insisted on donating my skin , I dragged both of into it as well . Why couldn't you just let me do it alone ? That poor child of mine - she left the moment she was born . I never even got to hold her properly , never got to love her . Does that mean she hated me as her mother ? Otherwise , why would she leave this world so soon after coming into it ? " you The death of her daughter had left a scar on Ruby's heart . More than twenty years had passed , and she still couldn't let go .

The doctors had said she'd fallen into postpartum depression back then , and with her sister's passing soon after , her condition had never truly improved . For years Flynn and his father , Waylon Stone , had been terrified she might do something rash . They had cared for her in every possible way , but her illness had always returned in cycles . This time , Baron had been looking for skin donors for Natalie .

In truth , there had been no need for a family like the Stones to step forward , yet Ruby somehow learned about it and insisted on donating her skin - going so far as to say she would donate it entirely . It was madness . It was suicide . Naturally , Waylon and Flynn had refused . But Ruby's temper was iron - willed . Once she made up her mind , no one could change it . With no other option , Waylon and Flynn had finally agreed to be tested alongside her . If their tissue matched , they would donate too , so that Ruby might still be left with enough to survive .

Ruby hadn't rejected their compromise , but neither had she looked happy about it . Now that the surgeries were long past , both Waylon and Flynn had recovered without incident . Only Ruby's body had failed her . 1/3 18:32 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 127 A Mother's Wound ( ༦། ) +10 Free Coins Flynn had always suspected that his mother had brought this illness on herself deliberately . Her depression seemed to have returned once more . Even as he tried to comfort her , Flynn pulled out his phone and called Waylon . " Dad , Mom's not doing well .

I'm taking her to the hospital now - hurry and meet us there . " He gave the address , then hung up . Suddenly he thought of Baron and quickly dialed him . " Mr. Gunn , can you reach Witch Doctor ? My mom's condition looks really bad . We're on our way to Alice Hospital now ." Baron had just finished bringing Natalie her paper , pens , and phone when Flynn's call came through . His brow furrowed . " Alright , I'll contact him immediately ." He was about to leave when Natalie stopped him . " I'll go with you . After all , this all happened because they donated skin for me .

Before , when my body was too weak , I couldn't go thank them . Now that I know what they've done , if I don't go , it would feel wrong ." Baron didn't oppose Natalie interacting with the Stone family , but if she went , wouldn't it become harder for him to keep hiding his identity as Witch Doctor ? " Why don't I have Shauna take you instead ? I need to find Witch Doctor . " Natalie didn't argue . " That's fine . You're busy anyway . Yvonne can come with me ." She already knew about Yvonne from Baron and had no objection to her being his little sister .

They might even be cousins , but Natalie herself didn't even know who her real parents were . If Yvonne stayed with Baron , it was better for her . And once Natalie reclaimed her place and her honor , she would make sure Yvonne was well cared for . Seeing her agree so easily , Baron nodded at once and called for Yvonne , When Yvonne saw Natalie , she beamed with happiness . " How are you feeling ? Have you full checkup yet ? I heard one of the donors developed clotting symptoms .

Natalie , if you ever feel unwell , you have to tell me and my brother right away ." had a Natalie smiled at her concern . " I'm fine ." Her reassurance startled Yvonne , and then Natalie's cheeks turned pink . " Don't call me that ." " Why not ? You and my brother are bound to be together sooner or later . You already have a child ." 2/3 18:32 Wed , Sep 24 Chapter 127 A Mother's Wound 51 +10 Free Coins " Yvonne ! " Natalie's voice sharpened , but the deepening blush on her face betrayed her emotions . Yvonne laughed , not pushing her further . " Alright , alright . So when are we going ?

" " We'll stop and buy some things first , then head over . I heard they're at Alice Hospital ." When Natalie had first arrived here , she had been covered in wounds , then underwent surgery and recovery . To be honest , she hadn't even had a chance to properly explore the shops around here yet . 18:32 Wed , Sep 24