Chapter 140: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 140 Mrs Gunn " Hurry ! Find my ID and call the courthouse - I'm getting married ! " Baron was so excited that even his words slipped into roughness . Shauna froze , thinking she had misheard . " Mr. Gunn , who's getting married ? " " Me ! Your Mr. Gunn is getting married ! Now go ! " He spun her toward the door and gave her a shove . Still dazed , Shauna scrambled off to make the calls . Yvonne , alarmed by all the shouting , came running , half expecting some crisis in the organization - only to see Baron practically dancing with glee .
For a moment she wondered if her eyes were deceiving her . Was this really the same man who could stare down chaos with an expression carved from stone ? But when she realized what he meant , her heart leapt . He was marrying Natalie ? " Then I'm the bridesmaid ! " she declared . " Approved ." Baron's grin stretched wide . " I'll help Natalie find something beautiful to wear ! " Yvonne darted off before he could reply . That jolted Baron's memory . He hadn't prepared clothes for her yet . " Someone ! Get the newest season's dresses in her size . No - get them in Mrs.
Gunn's size ." The words sent a thrill straight through him . Mrs. Gunn . He could have listened to that name on a loop forever . Orders flew , and preparations spun into motion . Natalie , meanwhile , was still reeling from the idea of marrying so suddenly when Yvonne burst in , brimming with excitement . " Natalie , you're marrying my brother , aren't you ? I'm your bridesmaid ! " " We'll be the flower children ! " Sean and Susie chimed in , racing up . Natalie's face went scarlet . " How do you all know already ? " " My brother wants to announce it to the whole world , " Yvonne laughed .
Warmth spread through Natalie's chest , though bittersweet . She thought of how deeply she had once loved Jensen , how she had given everything for him - yet never heard a word of marriage from his lips . And now Baron , after such a short time together , wanted nothing more than to claim her openly and forever . For the first time , she admitted to herself that even without the children , she would still fall for this man . " Mommy , can Sean and I be the flower children ? " Susie asked , eyes bright . " Yes , " Natalie answered gently . " Then will Daddy propose to you too ?
" Susie tilted her head . On television , the groom always knelt on one knee , ring in hand . Natalie hesitated . Baron was in such a rush to register , she doubted there would be a grand proposal . His world wasn't one where such things could be displayed . A faint pang of regret tugged at her . But she ruffled her daughter's hair with a smile . " I don't know , sweetheart . Let's wait and see ." " Then don't say yes too fast , " Susie insisted . " Make Daddy ask a hundred times . I heard that a daughter's worth a hundred proposals before she marries .
" Baron had just stepped into the room and nearly tripped flat on his face . " Susie , thank you very much ! " What kind of daughter plotted against her own father like this ? Natalie broke into laughter , Yvonne laughed until she cried , and Sean just shook his head at his sister , wondering if she was truly that naïve or just playing a deeper game . The atmosphere was light and joyful . Shauna's efficiency proved itself once again . Before Baron could get impatient , she returned with news . " Mr. Gunn , you can take your wife to register now . " The way she called Natalie Mrs.
Gunn made Baron's heart sing . " Well done . Go to Finance later and collect five million - a wedding gift . " Shauna's eyes shone with delight . " Thank you , Mr. Gunn ! " Soon Natalie , dressed by Yvonne in a crimson dress , was seated beside Baron in the car on the way to the courthouse . The children had begged to go along , but Baron had firmly refused . He was registering his marriage - what kind of man brought two little tagalongs to something so important ? Natalie still thought the whole thing hasty , but sitting next to Baron , she felt safe .
And beneath the nerves , there was a small , undeniable sweetness in her chest .