Chapter 199: Tears, lies, And a Heart of Fire Novel
Chapter 199 A Cruel Reunion Yvonne nodded , her eyes lingering on the emergency room doors . " Sis , it looks like that ride collapsing wasn't an accident . " Natalie's gaze sharpened instantly . " What did you say ? Who was behind it ? " " I don't know yet . No leads . Whoever did it covered their tracks well . But I checked - the rides were inspected just two days ago . That very ride was given special attention , it was impossible for it to fail on its own . And the inspector who signed off on it ... he's gone missing . " Natalie's chest tightened at the weight of the words .
" If it was deliberate ... what could they possibly want ? All those people , all those children - how many families will be left grieving because of this ? How can someone be so vicious ? " Yvonne said nothing . Natalie had grown up sheltered in the Summers family . Even after leaving them , her world had revolved around Jensen and her designs . Apart from the betrayals of Sharon , she had never been exposed to the darker truths of wealth and power . But Yvonne had lived in that darkness all her life , raised alongside Baron and Phantom , seeing firsthand just how cruel people could be .
She knew this kind of evil was very real . Still , faced with Natalie's furious but innocent eyes , she couldn't bring herself to say it aloud . " Sis , tell my brother about this later . I'll take the kids home first - they've been scared enough today . " " Alright . Take them back . Once Baron finishes his checks , we'll head ho Yvonne . " Natalie squeezed her hand . too . Thank you , vonne shook her head and left with the children , bodyguards shadowing their steps . Some of Baron's examinations couldn't be done with family present .
Seeing how his shirt was torn to pieces , Natalie decided to run to the mall nearby to buy him a fresh one . She had just stepped out of the hospital doors when she nearly collided with Jensen , 1/3 rushing toward her in a panic . The moment he saw the blood on her hands , his face went pale . " Natalie , you're hurt ? " He reached for her instinctively , but she pulled her hand back at once . " Mr. Jensen ? What are you doing here ? " Her brows knitted , her eyes full of disgust . The rejection cut Jensen to the bone . Did she hate even his touch now ? О " I saw the news .
A ride collapsed at the park - many people were hurt . And then I saw your silhouette in the footage . I had Hansel check , and I came right away . Natalie , where are you hurt ? Why were you there ? " His worry was raw , unfeigned . It was as if she were still the only person in his heart . But remembering everything he had done , Natalie's lips curled into a bitter smile . " Mr. Jensen , if I recall correctly , we already broke up . A proper ex knows to disappear from each other's life . Or is that something you don't understand ?
" Her voice was calm , but it stabbed through him like a blade . " No ! We didn't break up . I never agreed to it ! Natalie , after five years together , how can you just throw it all away ? " He stepped closer . She instinctively stepped back , frown deepening . " Mr. Jensen , for a man of your stature , you should at least learn to kee , your dignity . " She tried to brush past him , but he blocked her way again . " Natalie , I know you resent me for not saving you first in that fire . And for marrying Sharon behind your back . I was wrong to hide it .
But five years ago , Sharon saved my life . She gave me one of her ribs so I could survive . Even if you had found the Witch Doctor , without that bone transplant I would've died . I owe her my life ! Now she has cancer , her days are numbered . I only married her out of gratitude . My heart has always belonged to you ." Natalie's laugh was cold . 2/3 " She gave you a rib ? And who told you that ? Sharon ? " " No. It was in the medical and donor reports . My men uncovered it - Sharon never meant to tell me . So you see , Natalie , it's just repayment . I gave her the title of Mrs.
Luke because she's dying . If it bothers you , I'll send her abroad . You'll never have to see her again . Just give me time . When she's gone , I'll marry you properly . I'll give you the grandest wedding , make you wife for all the world to see . " my O